Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy GI Lab

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy GI Lab provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care before and around procedures. The role includes assessing patients, preparing them for procedures, educating patients and families, monitoring and documenting patient conditions, and responding to emergencies. Nurses work as part of an interdisciplinary team and contribute to evidence-based care and continuous improvement.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative surgical-staff culture, ongoing investment in equipment, and opportunities to share feedback with unit leaders. On-call work is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• At least six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License; employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patients, including providing intravenous therapy and preoperative medications and verifying the surgical site.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document condition changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree