RN - Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, triage, and education, and supports providers and patients in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. The RN follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record, supporting continuity of care. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus rotating call on weekends and holidays. Endoscopy experience is strongly preferred. ACLS certification is required within six months of hire. The nurse assists with GI endoscopic procedures, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, collects laboratory specimens, manages IV therapy and medications, and monitors patients during conscious sedation and recovery. The role also includes patient and family instruction, communication and emotional support, inventory and equipment oversight, and assistance with onboarding personnel. The RN oversees and leads work activities of other Clinic Nurses and Endoscopy Technicians and collaborates with anesthesia services in administering moderate sedation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires a graduate of a nursing specialty training program, at least one year of nursing experience, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. Geisinger describes a culture emphasizing professional growth, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and its values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing specialty training program.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
ACLS certification required within six months of hire.
Skills in clinical practice, communication, computer literacy, health information documentation, interpersonal communication, patient assessment and care, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Endoscopy experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; provide basic medical information to the provider and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist providers with GI endoscopic procedures to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
Assist with orientation of new personnel.
Conduct and document ongoing patient communication.
Instruct patients to support understanding of their medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as required by the provider and unit protocol.
Administer medications, blood products, IV push medications, and conscious sedation.
Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation and during recovery.
Monitor medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and controlled substances, including stock levels, expiration dates, utilization, and storage efficiency.
Inspect diagnostic equipment and instrumentation for proper operation and identify preventive or corrective maintenance needs.
Clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments according to established protocols when needed.
Oversee and lead work activities of other Clinic Nurses and Endoscopy Technicians.
Administer preoperative and pre-procedure medication as ordered and indicated under unit protocol.
Instruct patients and significant others during the preoperative and pre-procedural period and provide emotional support.
Recognize changes in patient condition, unusual events, or post-operative complications and initiate appropriate action.
Collaborate with anesthesia services in administering moderate sedation.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.