Job DescriptionThis unit performs general and therapeutic GI procedures, pulmonary procedures, pre and post procedural care, as well as pre-procedure phone calls.
In this role you will admit and recover endoscopy center patients, circulate and assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures, and complete pre-anesthesia assessment phone calls. Along with the procedure room team, you will travel to the ICU to perform bedside procedures as needed. As a nurse in the endoscopy center you will be trained on our infection prevention and scope reprocessing procedures.
This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a fast-paced environment that will provide variety each day. We are looking for nurses who enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patient centered, and eager to learn.
Part Time Days - No weekends, no holidays, with on call requirement on a rotating basis. GI or procedural nursing experience is not required. We are willing to train.
Responsibilities:- The Registered Nurse in the Digestive Disease/GI Department at Saint Luke's Hospital functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
- Coordinates the care for a group of endoscopy and/or bronchoscopy patients with the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Circulate and assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures
- Care for patients in pre-op and recovery phases of care
- Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources.
- Serves as a clinical resource for new employees.
- Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within endoscopy unit or departme
Job RequirementsApplicable Experience:
2 years
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Associate Degree - Nursing
Job DetailsPart Time
Day (United States of America)
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