Registered Nurse - Procedural - 12 Hour Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is a highly recognized healthcare institution, ranked #1 in California and consistently named to the Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. They have also received the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year award for outstanding employee engagement. The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental insurance, and is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment that promotes innovation and high standards of patient care. The Registered Nurse, Procedural provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing gastrointestinal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role involves patient assessment, preparation, monitoring, and procedural assistance, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and adherence to regulatory and infection prevention standards. The RN collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, technicians, and other staff, demonstrating professionalism, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
Current, unrestricted California RN license required
ACLS and PALS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
CGRN, CCRN or CPAN certification preferred
A minimum of 3 year of acute care nursing experience in GI Lab Procedures or Critical Care preferred
Moderate Sedation administration experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates and completes assessments of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after GI procedures.
Prepares patients for GI procedures by reviewing medical history, medications, laboratory results, and procedural requirements.
Monitors patients receiving moderate sedation or anesthesia and recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Assists physicians during GI procedures, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, motility studies, and other advanced GI interventions.
Maintains accurate and complete medical records and assists with procedure documentation and logs.
Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent information to physicians, patients, families, and co-workers.
Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting information to leadership as appropriate and providing complete and accurate documentation.
Follows Standard Precautions and utilizes personal protective equipment in accordance with infection prevention guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining the sterility, cleanliness, and readiness of procedure rooms, including setup, troubleshooting, and testing of endoscopy and GI procedural equipment.
Assists in maintaining adequate inventories of supplies, medications, scopes, and procedural equipment.
Participates in specimen collection, labeling, handling, and documentation according to established protocols.
Supports quality improvement initiatives, patient safety goals, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Escalates situations beyond capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel and reports errors or safety concerns promptly.
May be cross-trained to provide pre-operative nursing care.
Patients may require pre-procedure nursing care prior to room setup and procedural support.