Registered Nurse-Endoscopy

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Endoscopy RN practices in the Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and provides quality nursing care before and after endoscopy procedures. Working with the patient care team, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, with a focus on patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. The RN follows Nevada Board of Nursing practice standards and the American Nurses Association Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics, as well as Renown Health’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. The role requires confident, competent, and independent practice with patients and families in the ASC setting. The position’s primary duties (80% of time) include functioning independently as a pre- and post-procedural RN; admitting and discharging patients according to standard protocols; assessing and prioritizing patient needs; creating plans of care; documenting histories and assessments; starting saline locks and administering medications at the direction of a physician; educating patients and families about GI symptoms and diagnoses; anticipating the needs of the physician, RN, and department; delegating to the interdisciplinary team; following endoscopy unit procedures and protocols; and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Other responsibilities (20% of time) include communicating professionally with the healthcare team, supporting Renown Health’s mission, vision, and values and system initiatives, and performing other assigned duties. These may include cross-training, maintaining supplies, managing emergency equipment, and responding to emergent patient needs. This position provides patient care.

Requirements

Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification meeting AHA standards at the time of hire.
Ability to obtain ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to use a computer for online learning requirements, job-specific competencies, online forms and policies, and benefits enrollment.
Successful completion of all competencies and training programs in the endoscopy unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related field.
Previous RN experience; new graduate RNs will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Function independently as a pre- and post-procedural RN.
Admit and discharge patients from the ASC by following standard protocols.
Use clinical judgment to assess and prioritize patient needs and develop individual plans of care.
Record patients’ medical histories and related assessments in the medical record.
Start saline locks and administer medications at the direction of the physician.
Educate patients and families about GI symptom management and diagnoses.
Anticipate the needs of the physician, RN, and department.
Follow direction from clinic leadership.
Apply in-depth knowledge of nursing in the ASC.
Delegate to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Follow all endoscopy unit procedures and protocols.
Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
Communicate professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
Support and carry out Renown Health’s mission, vision, and values and assist with system initiatives.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include cross-training, stocking and maintaining supplies, managing emergency equipment, and addressing emergent patient needs.