Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA

18h•$39 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse at Rochester Regional Health, you provide patient-centered care to patients and their families. In the Endoscopy - GI department at Unity Hospital, you care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, and other advanced and nurse-driven procedures. You work with gastroenterologists, hepatologists, other specialists, and the interdisciplinary team to support preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for digestive-system conditions. The RN level (I-IV) is determined at hire based on qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on applies to each RN level. Level expectations include experience, education, clinical or leadership skills, and completion of specified Clinical Ladder activities, continuing education units, and flex items. The posted base pay range is $38.67-$51.92; actual compensation may vary based on position details, experience, qualifications, specialty, location, and other listed factors. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8- or 10-hour shifts scheduled between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; on-call availability is required.

Requirements

Diploma or associate degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain BLS certification.
Complete at least five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
At least six months of experience preferred.
Clinical Ladder Level II: minimum six months of RN experience, an AAS in Nursing, and completion within 12 months of three activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), nine CEUs, and six flex items.
Clinical Ladder Level III: minimum one year of RN experience, an AAS in Nursing, demonstrated clinical and leadership skills, preceptor and/or charge experience, and completion of four activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
Clinical Ladder Level IV: minimum one year of experience in the specialty hired into, a BS in Nursing, an expanded leadership role such as charge, preceptor, or mentor, and completion within 12 months of five activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screening data for the patient's age and developmental stage.
Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet patient and family needs.
Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services appropriate to the patient's needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those governing safety, medication administration, and documentation.
Revise the plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation accordingly.
Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for the Nursing Research Department using a research article from the previous five years based on research performed in the United States.
Complete at least five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Provide care during gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, and other advanced and nurse-driven procedures.