Gastro-Intestinal RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for providing GI nursing care of all patient populations undergoing GI procedures to include inpatient outpatient and those patients undergoing procedures in Radiology ED ICU and throughout the hospital.

Essential Duties:

Provides care for patients undergoing a GI procedure.
Endoscopy RNs administer and maintain sedation and analgesia by order of the physician.

Assesses diagnoses and intervenes in the event of complications.

Monitors and assesses the patient receiving the sedation and analgesia throughout diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Provides on-call coverage for all three regional hospitals and responds within 30 minutes of call.

Education/Experience:

Previous GI Lab experience minimum of two years experience within the past three years in an acute care setting i.e. Med/Surg ICU PCU PACU is strongly preferred OR new graduate with completion of a senior practicum in a specialty area (e.g. critical care ED PACU or GI).
Endoscopy RN has experience in endoscopy.
Successful completion of department orientation.

License/Certification:

Gastroenterology Nursing and membership in Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) is desired.
IV competency must be attained within four months training is available.
RNC CCRN CEN GI or INS certification is preferred.