RN-Endo Nurse (70710)

United Digestive • Suwanee, GA

13h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the endoscopy center in accordance with physicians’ orders, recognized nursing techniques, applicable nursing practice laws in the State of Georgia, and the center’s policies and procedures. The RN 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 and independently with minimal supervision.
• Good visual acuity.
• Ability to sit and use a computer for moderate periods.
• 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

• 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, Georgia nursing practice requirements, and center policies and procedures.
• Have contact with patients during each phase of their experience.
• Travel to a sister center if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time