RN-Endo Nurse - PRN (70422)

United Digestive • Lawrenceville, GA

13d

About The Position

A Registered Nurse in Endoscopy provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the endoscopy center, following physicians’ orders, recognized nursing techniques, applicable Georgia nursing practice requirements, and the center’s policies and procedures. The RN plans, executes, and evaluates patient nursing 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 Georgia license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support 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 and grasp; use fine finger movements; and feel sensations 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 and specialized nursing care to endoscopy patients in accordance with physicians’ orders, recognized nursing techniques, Georgia nursing practice requirements, 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: Associate degree