Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Decypher•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to inpatient and outpatient patients undergoing endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of care. The role includes patient assessment, sedation monitoring, procedural assistance, recovery care, emergency response, patient education, and operation of specialized medical equipment to support safe, high-quality outcomes. The nurse administers moderate sedation, medications, IV fluids, blood products, and oxygen therapy; monitors patients during procedures; assists GI and anesthesia providers; and provides recovery and discharge care. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical and controlled-substance documentation, handling biopsy specimens, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Compensation is up to $58.48 per hour plus H&W.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
Current unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 U.S. states and/or territories.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification.
At least 1 year of RN experience in an inpatient or outpatient healthcare setting.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to work in a dimly lit or dark room during procedures.
Ability to lift 45 pounds or more.
Ability to stand up to 8 hours per shift and walk for up to 5 hours.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, perform, and evaluate nursing care for inpatient and outpatient patients undergoing endoscopy and bronchoscopy in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care.
Administer moderate sedation, medications, IV fluids, blood products, and oxygen therapy while monitoring patient status and response.
Serve as circulating and recovery nurse for endoscopy and bronchoscopy cases involving moderate and deep sedation.
Monitor patients using EKG, cardiac/telemetry, and pulse oximetry equipment, and respond promptly to clinical changes and emergencies.
Initiate and support BLS, CPR, and ACLS interventions during medical emergencies.
Assist GI and anesthesia providers with patient positioning, monitoring, biopsies, and procedural support.
Educate patients and families about procedure preparation, recovery, discharge instructions, and post-operative care.
Manage controlled substances and narcotics with accurate documentation and safekeeping in accordance with policy and regulatory standards.
Complete nursing documentation, including care plans, progress notes, discharge criteria, and post-procedure follow-up communication.
Document and transport biopsy specimens and coordinate with pathology for timely retrieval and processing.
Direct and support ancillary staff and collaborate with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in care planning and daily huddles.