Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy FT

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

WAGI is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Endoscopy Centers. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and the Clinical setting, in accordance with physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques and legal aspects of current nurse practice within Washington State and the Center's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assesses and evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient and act as the patient advocate to assure a safe patient experience. Identifies pertinent patient history during admission process. Assesses patient's needs continually from admission to discharge and relays needed information to other team members.

Ensures complete and thorough documentation in a timely manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality. Initiate and direct life support measures and perform effectively in "code" situations. Offers and implements suggestions to provide improved patient care and participates in Quality Improvement activities as appropriate for position.

Maintains a current knowledge of medication use, preparation, and contraindications, especially as related to GI or emergency situations. Moderate (Conscious) Sedation: Sedation/analgesia may be administered by the RN, under the direct supervision of a physician, who has been granted sedation/analgesia privileges. Deep Sedation: Per Washington state regulations, a registered nurse qualified by training and experience functions as the circulating nurse when deep sedation is used.

Able to maintain IV access on patients. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety. Clean and properly care for all equipment.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Washington. Current BLS certification. ACLS certification required within 90-days of hire. Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred. IV therapy experience preferred.