Registered Nurse-Gastroenterology

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Registered Nurse-Gastroenterology practices in the GI clinic as a clinical triage nurse, supporting patients and families as a proactive member of the care team. The nurse responds to GI symptoms and clinical concerns by phone and through EPIC messaging, uses GI-specific triage protocols to assess symptoms and determine whether follow-up care is needed, and provides nursing interventions and patient education. The role focuses on patient care, safety, quality, and patient satisfaction, while following Nevada Board of Nursing practice standards and the American Nurses Association Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics. The nurse also upholds Renown Health’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. The position functions independently in clinic triage and other aspects of clinic nursing, while taking direction from clinic leadership. It requires anticipating the needs of physicians, nurses, and the department; consistently following GI clinic procedures and protocols; and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Other duties may include cross-training for the medical assistant role, stocking and maintaining supplies, managing emergency equipment and emergent patient needs, assisting with minor GI clinic procedures, and supporting system initiatives. The position provides patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification by AHA standards required at the time of hire.
Strong nursing knowledge and ability to work independently with confidence and competence.
Ability to care effectively for patients in a clinical setting and over the phone.
Strong communication and patient education skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Ability to use a computer for online learning requirements, accessing online forms and policies, benefits enrollment, and other job-related tasks.
Successful completion of required competencies and training programs within the endoscopy unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related field.
Previous RN experience, especially in gastroenterology or endoscopy settings.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and EPIC messages from patients with clinical concerns, questions, or symptom-management needs.
Use GI-specific triage protocols to assess symptoms and determine whether patients need to be seen by a provider in the clinic.
Educate patients about nursing interventions and notify providers when assistance is needed.
Document all patient encounters in the medical record.
Work independently and anticipate the needs of physicians, nurses, and the department.
Follow GI clinic procedures and protocols and take direction from clinic leadership.
Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
Communicate professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Support and carry out Renown’s mission, vision, and values, and assist with system initiatives.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include cross-training for a medical assistant role, stocking and maintaining supplies, managing emergency equipment and emergent patient needs, and assisting with minor GI clinic procedures.
Complete required competencies and training programs within the endoscopy unit.