RN Gastro Intestinal Services
About The Position
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for gastrointestinal care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible difference in patient outcomes? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced RN to join our GI Endoscopy team as a Care Coordinator, providing exceptional patient support and clinical expertise. Apply advanced clinical knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate personalized patient care strategies. Possess in-depth knowledge of GI pathophysiology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and their applications/contraindications. Perform or assist with all procedures defined in the Gastroenterology Procedure Manual. Manage patient scheduling and coordinate procedures efficiently according to departmental protocols. Administer parental drugs and demonstrate expertise in conscious sedation, including drug titration and monitoring. Ensure accurate collection and appropriate dispatch of all specimens. Maintain flexible working hours to meet patient and physician needs, including readiness for urgent/emergent on-call cases as required. Manage patient scheduling and coordinate procedures efficiently according to departmental protocols. Administer parental drugs and demonstrate expertise in conscious sedation, including drug titration and monitoring. Ensure accurate collection and appropriate dispatch of all specimens. Actively participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives within the GI Endoscopic Center. Manage patient scheduling and coordinate procedures efficiently according to departmental protocols. Administer parental drugs and demonstrate expertise in conscious sedation, including drug titration and monitoring. Ensure accurate collection and appropriate dispatch of all specimens.
Requirements
- At least 3 years current acute careregistered nursing experience, upon hire
- Current and Active CA Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Certified Gastroenterology RN, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced clinical knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate personalized patient care strategies.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of GI pathophysiology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and their applications/contraindications.
- Perform or assist with all procedures defined in the Gastroenterology Procedure Manual.
- Manage patient scheduling and coordinate procedures efficiently according to departmental protocols.
- Administer parental drugs and demonstrate expertise in conscious sedation, including drug titration and monitoring.
- Ensure accurate collection and appropriate dispatch of all specimens.
- Maintain flexible working hours to meet patient and physician needs, including readiness for urgent/emergent on-call cases as required.
- Actively participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives within the GI Endoscopic Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
