Full Time RN

Collaborates with physicians and the Nurse Manager to provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Responsible for patient assessment, procedural assistance, recovery care, patient education, and maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, supplies, and medications for scheduled procedures each day.

• Ensure procedure rooms are appropriately stocked and all equipment is functioning properly prior to procedures.

• Perform comprehensive pre-procedure patient assessments including current medications, baseline vital signs, allergies, medical and surgical history, and verification of compliance with procedure preparation instructions.

• Establish IV access for administration of conscious sedation, antibiotics, IV fluids, and additional medications as needed during or after procedures.

• Administer conscious sedation medications and continuously monitor patients for adverse reactions, providing rapid intervention when necessary.

• Collaborate with providers during procedures and assist with collection and handling of pathology specimens.

• Provide complete verbal handoff reports to recovery room nursing staff.

• Deliver post-procedure monitoring and nursing care appropriate to the procedure performed.

• Provide discharge instructions and educational materials to patients and family members.

• Assess and document patients’ return to a safe physiological baseline prior to discharge.

• Assist with cleaning and turnover of procedure rooms to maintain procedural flow and scheduling efficiency.

• Prepare pathology specimens for courier pickup and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.

• Assist with post-procedure follow-up phone calls and next-day appointment confirmation calls.

• Maintain patient and procedure logs as required.

• Maintain daily narcotic inventory and documentation logs in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Review daily procedure schedules in Athena and assist medical office staff with patient selection criteria and chart review.

• Utilize Provation for accurate pre-, intra-, and post-procedure documentation.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Organizational and multitasking abilities

• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems preferred

Education and Training

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of Registered Nurse experience required

• Endoscopy or procedural nursing experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting required.

• Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, start IVs, administer medications, and perform patient care activities.

• Visual acuity required for patient assessment, monitoring equipment, medication preparation, and documentation.

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

• Frequent use of computers, keyboards, telephones, and other office and medical equipment.

• Ability to assist with patient positioning and transport as needed.

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, cleaning agents, and other potential hazards associated with a clinical environment.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection.

• Ability to maintain concentration and multitask in a fast-paced procedural setting.