Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Endoscopy & Pre-Op

UHS•Washington, DC

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse - Endoscopy & Pre-Op (Full Time). The Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool, Endoscopy & Pre-Op provides safe, high-quality nursing care to patients across the Endoscopy and Pre-Operative Services departments. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care throughout the procedural continuum. This position requires an experienced, adaptable nurse who can transition effectively between Endoscopy and Pre-Op based on patient volume, acuity, staffing, and operational needs. The RN collaborates closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, procedural teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patient safety, procedural readiness, and an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
DC RN License required.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute-care nursing experience in Endoscopy, Pre-Op, Perioperative Services, PACU, or another closely related procedural specialty.
Demonstrated ability to function independently in a fast-paced procedural environment.
Moderate sedation experience and demonstrated competency.
Experience caring for patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures, including EGD and colonoscopy.
Experience in a hospital-based procedural or perioperative environment.
Experience working in a float pool or cross-trained procedural services position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous Endoscopy and/or Pre-Op experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients assigned to Endoscopy and Pre-Operative Services.
Performs pre-procedure assessments, including medical and surgical history review, medication reconciliation, allergies, laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and verification of procedural requirements.
Identifies potential clinical risks or abnormalities and communicates concerns promptly to the appropriate provider.
Verifies patient identity, procedure, consent, site, and required documentation in accordance with established patient safety standards.
Initiates and maintains intravenous access and administers medications and IV therapies as ordered.
Prepares patients physically and emotionally for procedures and provides education regarding expectations, recovery, and discharge.
Provides nursing care before, during, and following gastrointestinal and other endoscopic procedures within the RN’s demonstrated competencies.
Assists physicians and procedural teams during endoscopic procedures as appropriate.
Monitors patients receiving moderate sedation when permitted by hospital policy, demonstrated competency, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Continuously assesses respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Recognizes and responds promptly to procedural complications and medical emergencies.
Ensures appropriate handoff and continuity of care between Pre-Op, Endoscopy, procedural areas, PACU, and other departments.
Maintains accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
Follows infection prevention practices, including applicable standards related to endoscopy equipment handling and procedural environments.
Maintains competency with equipment commonly utilized in Endoscopy and Pre-Op.
Floats between assigned procedural areas according to staffing and patient-care needs.
Participates in departmental competencies, quality improvement activities, continuing education, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of professional nursing practice.