Department Summary:Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Gastroenterology Procedure Unit (GPU), supports a wide array of anesthesia supported diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedure for both inpatients and outpatients on main campus, as well as procedures performed by the Pain and Ortho services. Department of Pediatrics (DoP) Sedation service provides sedation services for invasive procedures that don’t require anesthesia care, such as PICC line placements, lumbar puncture, IT chemo, bone marrow aspirates, sedated hearing tests, and phlebotomy.
Additionally, the GPU is home to the GI Division’s Motility program offering short and long motility studies, Bravo, Impedance Probes and EndoFlip diagnostic tests. The GPU is also home to an eclectic cluster of diagnostic procedures that support the GI Division including non-sedated nasal endoscopy, wireless endoscopy, lactose breath testing* indirect calorimetry*, and Fibroscan (Liver Density) diagnostic tests.
Key Responsibilities:- Working with a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality care for patients and families of all ages in Pre-procedural, Procedural and PACU areas in the Gastroenterology Procedure Unit (GPU) - the primary home of the GI Division’s endoscopy and motility programs. The GPU also hosts additional services that perform procedures in this setting.
- Conducting Pre-procedural assessments and planning.
- Working closely with physicians during procedures and post-procedure monitoring in the PACU setting.
- Conducting patient and family discharge teaching.
- 20hrs (2 – 10hr days with varying start times, late call and weekend call on a rotating basis)
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience:- A minimum of 1–2 years of tertiary RN experience required.
- Pediatric, procedural or outpatient surgical RN experience preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:- Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.