RN Endoscopy Clinic

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

22h

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a registered nurse for a part-time, 0.60 FTE day position in its endoscopy setting. The RN provides professional nursing care in compliance with professional practice standards, coordinates and shares information regarding pre- and post-procedure care, and assists physicians during procedures.

The role includes assessing patients before procedures and during post-procedure recovery, taking patient histories, counseling and educating patients, administering prescribed medications, monitoring vital signs, documenting care, and handling specimens appropriately. The RN recognizes emergencies and assists with corrective action, including ACLS protocols, and participates in quality improvement, safety, environmental, infection prevention, and policy-related activities.

The position requires an accredited nursing education, an active RN credential in the state of practice, BLS and ACLS, and the ability to provide conscious sedation. One year of RN experience is preferred, as is endoscopy nursing and/or critical care experience. The work includes patient handling and mobility demands, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and the ability to work in a noisy environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse credential in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Ability to provide conscious sedation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Skill in venipuncture and administration of IV and oral medications.
• Ability to provide health education to patients.
• Understanding of a wide variety of medical/surgical terminology and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, and HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care.
• Knowledge of the actions of pharmaceuticals, sedating agents, and reversal drugs.
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and patient preparations, instruments and equipment, techniques, symptoms and complications, and consequent nursing interventions.
• Knowledge of basic infection control practices.
• Working knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balances.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, and environmental demands of the role, including patient handling, mobility, and communication.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a registered nurse.
• Endoscopy nursing experience and/or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs in the endoscopy suite, including pre-procedure assessment and post-procedure recovery.
• Take patient histories, counsel and educate patients, administer prescribed medications, and monitor vital signs.
• Assist the physician throughout procedures.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Maintain proper care and handling of specimens.
• Recognize emergency situations and assist in corrective action, including ACLS protocol.
• Participate in developing and maintaining established policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Recognize and report hazardous equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree