Registered Nurse (RN) - GI/Pain Management - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the GI/Pain Management Department at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery, a self-contained outpatient department providing pain management and performing endoscopy and lithotripsy procedures. The nurse prepares patients, performs procedures, and provides recovery care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The department offers opportunities for cross-training and career development and has a strong Unit Based Council. The schedule is PRN (as needed), Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The role focuses on responding to patients’ safety and physical, psychological, and social needs; treating people with respect; understanding individual perspectives; involving families and caregivers; and supporting patients and families with shared problem-solving. The nurse listens attentively, provides reassurance and encouragement, and helps create a private, safe, confidential, and tranquil healing environment.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- One year of experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required before providing independent patient care; must be maintained quarterly.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within 90 days and maintained annually.
- High degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- EPIC or EMR experience preferred.
- Experience in a procedural area, including pre-procedure, procedure, or recovery, preferred.
- Experience in pain management, GI, and conscious sedation is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for procedures, perform procedures, and provide recovery care.
- Respond to patients’ safety, physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Treat patients with unconditional acceptance and respect, and seek to understand their perspectives.
- Engage families and caregivers in healthcare situations.
- Help patients and families understand and confront decisions through mutual problem-solving.
- Listen attentively and provide reliable, available reassurance.
- Communicate in a supportive, open, positive, and tolerant manner.
- Create care settings that provide privacy, safety, confidentiality, and tranquility.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Other benefits are mentioned but not specified.
- Opportunities for growth and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
