RN Endoscopy Clinic

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

19h

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a registered nurse for a part-time, 0.75 FTE day position in an endoscopy clinic. The RN provides professional nursing care to patients in the endoscopy setting in compliance with professional practice standards, coordinates and shares information about pre- and post-procedure care, and assists physicians during procedures.

The role includes planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the endoscopy suite; assessing patients before procedures and during post-procedure recovery; taking 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, and infection prevention programs.

The position requires an accredited nursing education, an active Registered Nurse credential in the state of practice, and BLS and ACLS credentials. One year of registered nursing experience is preferred. The role involves patient handling and other physical activity, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and completing tasks 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet patient needs.
• Ability to provide conscious sedation.
• 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.

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 assessing patients before procedures and during post-procedure recovery.
• Take patient histories, counsel and educate patients, administer prescribed medications, and monitor vital signs.
• Assist physicians 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 the development and maintenance of 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 employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

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