RN-Endo Nurse - PRN

United Digestive • Douglasville, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Endoscopy provides individualized, specialized nursing care to patients at the endoscopy center in accordance with physicians’ orders, recognized nursing techniques, applicable Georgia nursing practice laws, and the center’s policies and procedures. The nurse plans, executes, and evaluates patient care and has contact with patients during each phase of their experience. The role requires self-direction and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Travel to a sister center may be required.

Requirements

• Current State of Georgia license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Complete the Airway Management Module before administering IV conscious sedation.
• Score 100% on the conscious sedation module post-test.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Good visual acuity.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; reach, grasp, perform fine finger movements, and use sensory touch to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape.
• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.
• Membership in GI specialty or other local, state, or national professional societies is encouraged.
• ACLS certification is recommended but optional.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, specialized nursing care to endoscopy patients in accordance with physicians’ orders, recognized nursing techniques, Georgia nursing practice laws, and center policies and procedures.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Have contact with patients during each phase of their experience.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Travel to a sister center if required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED