RN-Endoscopy

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Endoscopy RN will admit and assess patients for endoscopic procedures, will administer procedural sedation and monitor patient vital signs during endoscopic procedures, assist physician with equipment during procedures to include biopsy, brushings and washings. Monitor and provide care for patients recovering from procedural sedation and deep sedation. Takes call for after hours and weekend cases.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as RN for one (1) Year.
• Valid RN license.
• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess technical skills required to administer conscious sedation in accordance with the MS Board of Nursing position statement and facilitate the care of critically ill patients including management of central lines, arterial lines, handle ERCP wires, catheters and maintain aseptic technique.
• Must be able to maintain sterile field while assisting physicians with sterile procedures.
• Must maintain competency of all equipment used in emergent endoscopic procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of Critical Care, Cardiac, ER or Endoscopy experience preferred.
• EKG class must be completed within 90 days of hire
• ACLS and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Admission of patients to endoscopy lab, assessing history, medications, labs, vital signs and starting intravenous lines to facilitate delivery of medication for sedation.
• Triaging of inpatients for endoscopic procedures based on severity of illness.
• Specializes and assists in the care of critical and non-critical patients undergoing diagnostic and specialized endoscopic procedures including sedation and post procedure recovery.
• Assisting physicians with interventional procedures i.e.: ERCP's, EUS, EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy's and peg tube placements.
• Monitor patients in the phases i and ii of recovery of endoscopic procedures. To include post procedure assessment of vital signs, adverse reaction and readiness for discharge.
• Educates patients and families on pre and post procedure care.
• Call coverage nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed