Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

City, State

Position Overview

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.

Unit Information

• 4 Endoscopy Rooms
• 20 Pre-Operative Bays
• 14 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Bays

Patient Types

The patient population includes individuals requiring upper and lower endoscopic procedures, including advanced techniques such as:

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy

Care provided includes pre-operative and post-operative recovery, with some patients requiring ICU-level care.

Patient Ratios

• Endoscopy: 1:1
• Pre-Operative: 1:2
• PACU Phase I: 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
• PACU Phase II: 1:2-3

Required Experience

• RN: Minimum 2 years of Level 1 or 2 trauma experience
• Endoscopy Technician: Minimum 1 year of experience

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse: BLS, ACLS
• Endoscopy Technician: BLS

Required Education

• Registered Nurse: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing
• Endoscopy Technician: High school diploma/GED (required), completion of an accredited program (preferred)

Skills Required

For Registered Nurses:

• Experience in endoscopic procedures, including advanced techniques (EUS, EBUS, ERCP)
• Ability to work with anesthesia staff to provide sedation

For Endoscopy Technicians:

• Comfort and competency in performing advanced endoscopic procedures
• Scope processing for the department, with rotation through various tasks

Support on the Unit

Staff includes a teamwork-focused environment with:

• 6 RN/Endoscopy Technicians
• Anesthesia team providing sedation

Charting System/Equipment

• EPIC
• ION Robot for robotic-assisted bronchoscopy
• Omnicell
• Alaris

Orientation

1 week of comprehensive orientation, covering both facility and unit-specific protocols.

Scheduling Expectations

• Weekend rotation: every third weekend
• On-call requirements: one overnight shift per week and every third weekend
• Holiday Expectations: 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Time-off Requests: Managed through departmental approval

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• Free parking available