Staff Nurse
About The Position
Endoscopy Registered Nurse (Endoscopy RN) Responsibilities & Duties Assist in preparing the endoscopy suite and equipment for procedures Provide patient education and obtain informed consent prior to procedures Monitor patients' vital signs and sedation levels during procedures Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures, ensuring a sterile environment Document patient care and procedure details accurately in medical records Provide post-procedure care and patient discharge instructions Identify and respond to patients' needs and concerns during their stay Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopic equipment to ensure proper functioning Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans Participate in continuing education and training to stay current with best practices
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (BSN) or ASN
- Experience in an endoscopy or gastroenterology setting
- Proficiency with endoscopic equipment and technology
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a critical care or surgical setting
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing the endoscopy suite and equipment for procedures
- Provide patient education and obtain informed consent prior to procedures
- Monitor patients' vital signs and sedation levels during procedures
- Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures, ensuring a sterile environment
- Document patient care and procedure details accurately in medical records
- Provide post-procedure care and patient discharge instructions
- Identify and respond to patients' needs and concerns during their stay
- Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopic equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans
- Participate in continuing education and training to stay current with best practices
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
