Registered Nurse (Per diem 10-hour Shift) - Endoscopy

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, assessing, and providing nursing care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures. The role emphasizes quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, positive public and customer relations, and broad nursing knowledge. The Registered Nurse delivers direct nursing care to all patient populations while on duty, orients new staff, precepts students, and may assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse provides appropriate nursing care within Surgical Services and Endoscopy Services. Duties include preparing patients for procedures, assisting with and circulating during endoscopy procedures, reprocessing GI scopes, and recovering post-procedure patients. The nurse must be able to take call and report to the hospital within 45 minutes.

This is a per diem position as needed, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. The pay range is $83.04 to $111.05, based on years of applicable experience. Shift differentials are $5.50 per hour for evening shifts and $8.00 per hour for night shifts, according to the hours worked.

Requirements

• At least three years of medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care hospital or multi-specialty outpatient surgery center.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained before completion of orientation and independent assignment.
• Specialty certification required within two years of the start date.
• Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independently caring for patients requiring the applicable skill.
• Must complete and pass all annual competencies.
• Must be able to take call and report to the hospital within 45 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Endoscopy experience preferred.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, assess, and provide nursing care according to hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Deliver direct nursing care to all patient populations during scheduled hours.
• Orient new staff and precept students.
• Assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Assist in endoscopy procedures and circulate during procedures.
• Reprocess GI scopes.
• Recover post-procedure patients.
• Take call and report to the hospital within 45 minutes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed