RN-Endo Nurse (70772)

United Digestive • Marietta, GA

7d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 nurse plans, executes, and evaluates patient care and has contact with patients throughout 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.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current 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.
• Moderate periods of sitting and computer use; good visual acuity.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; reach and grasp; use fine finger movement; 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

• Plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the endoscopy center.
• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders, recognized nursing techniques, applicable Georgia nursing practice requirements, and center policies and procedures.
• Interact with patients during each phase of their experience.
• Travel to a sister center if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree