RN - GI Lab - RMC
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Gastroenterology · Endoscopy
Posted Jul 13
- Unit
- Endoscopy
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $5/hr below the median
The median for Gastroenterology in New Mexico is $45/hr, across 9 postings.
About this role
Presbyterian is seeking a Registered Nurse that provides comprehensive care to patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures in the GI lab. This role involves collaborating with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The GI Lab RN is responsible for pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedure assistance, and post-procedure recovery and education.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Responsibilities include conducting pre-procedure patient assessments, assisting gastroenterologists during GI procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopies, administering medications including sedation and analgesia, monitoring and documenting patient responses, providing post-procedure care and instructions, maintaining sterile technique and infection control standards, collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
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Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Procedural Sedation
- Monitored anesthesia care
- Patient safety measures implementation
- Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
Benefits
- Educational and career development options
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Place
- City
- Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,514/mo
- Local household income
- $89,596/yr
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rio Rancho sits on a high mesa northwest of Albuquerque, offering sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains and a quieter suburban pace within easy commuting distance of major hospitals. New Mexico's third-largest city blends high-desert living with affordable housing options, making it popular among healthcare professionals seeking space and Southwestern scenery.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with more than 11,000 employees. The system comprises eight hospitals, a statewide health plan (Presbyterian…
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