Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy

HCA Healthcare • Texas City, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in an endoscopy setting. The nurse evaluates patients before procedures, prepares them for surgery, provides education to patients and families, and monitors and documents their condition and care. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary team and contributes to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The position requires rotating on-call coverage on nights and weekends, with a 30-minute response time, during select non-business hours. Scheduling is self/preferential and posted four weeks in advance.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process, medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as an integral member 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.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage during select non-business hours, including nights and weekends, with a 30-minute response time.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree