Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy GI Lab

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy GI Lab provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and helps shape patient care through collaboration with managers, unit leaders, hospital councils, and nursing initiatives. The role includes assessing patients before procedures, preparing them for surgery, educating patients and families, responding to emergencies, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position is part-time, day shift, with on-call duties during select non-business hours. Scheduling is self-preferential and posted four weeks in advance.

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 within 30 days of employment start date.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment start date.
Must be able to take call.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process.
Prepare patients, including providing intravenous therapy, administering 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 patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
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 changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Participate in on-call coverage during select non-business hours.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
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 and 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.