Registered Nurse, GI Lab
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse, GI Lab to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department DH GI LAB PAV L Job Summary Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute." Essential Functions: The GI Lab RN works independently, oversees aseptic technique according to infection control practices and rotates through all areas of the GI Lab including pre-procedure. Administering, monitoring and reversal of procedural sedation, cardio/respiratory monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and emergency airway management. The RN will work to contact patients to educate, give pathology results, and discuss colorectal cancer screening. RN will work independently with the therapeutic GI doctor to perform ERCP’s, upper and lower EUS’s colonoscopies and endoscopies. Placing stents, cyst draining and stone removal.
Requirements
- Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
- Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
- Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
- Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
- Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Microsoft Office Suite required.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.
- EPIC documentation preferred.
Responsibilities
- The GI Lab RN works independently
- Oversees aseptic technique according to infection control practices and rotates through all areas of the GI Lab including pre-procedure.
- Administering, monitoring and reversal of procedural sedation, cardio/respiratory monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and emergency airway management.
- The RN will work to contact patients to educate, give pathology results, and discuss colorectal cancer screening.
- RN will work independently with the therapeutic GI doctor to perform ERCP’s, upper and lower EUS’s colonoscopies and endoscopies.
- Placing stents, cyst draining and stone removal.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
