RN GI - PT- Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch

SCA Health•Highlands Ranch, CO

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy at Highlands Ranch Surgery Center develops and implements individualized perioperative plans of care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. The role provides comprehensive nursing care across the perioperative continuum, ensures patient safety, and advocates for patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team. The RN supports safe, high-quality, patient-centered care guided by clinical excellence, compassion, collaboration, and accountability. The position also participates in quality improvement, training, and safety activities and complies with SCA policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state RN license in good standing.
Current BLS/BCLS certification, or completion within 90 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification, or completion within 90 days of hire.
PALS certification is required if pediatric care is included in the facility’s scope of services, or completion within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of GI, OR, and/or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
Specialty certification in GI Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized perioperative plans of care.
Advocate for patient safety, rights, dignity, and privacy.
Administer medications safely using the 8 Rights of Medication Administration.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including moderate sedation and MAC.
Perform ongoing assessments and interventions to maintain physiologic stability and prevent infection.
Ensure proper scope and equipment preparation and recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions.
Practice aseptic technique and adhere to infection-prevention standards.
Educate patients and support persons regarding procedures, recovery, and care expectations.
Communicate patient status and provide accurate hand-off reports.
Document care accurately and in a timely manner.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
Participate in quality improvement, training, and safety huddles.
Comply with SCA policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.