Registered Nurse GI Lab

HCA Healthcare•Plano, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse GI Lab evaluates patients before procedures and provides patient-centered nursing care throughout the perioperative process. The nurse prepares patients for procedures, provides education to patients and their families, monitors and documents patient condition, responds to emergencies, and works with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care. The position includes self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance and requires on-call availability during select non-business hours. The role is with Medical City Plano, a 600+ bed acute care hospital serving Plano and Collin County. The hospital describes a culture of mutual respect and collaboration among surgical staff, ongoing investment in equipment, and opportunities for staff to share suggestions for improving patient care and surgical workflows.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN).
Associate degree.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
On-call availability during select non-business hours.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Educate patients and families about procedures and the perioperative process.
Prepare patients, including providing intravenous therapy and preoperative medications and verifying the surgical site.
Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the shift and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.