RN – GI Lab Endoscopy RN25-34310

Registered Nurse (RN) GI Lab / Endoscopy

Location: Falmouth MA
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $58 $62 per hour

Schedule

• Rotating day shifts between 7:00 AM 8:00 PM

• Shift start times vary (7:00 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM)

• Occasional holidays

• On-call required

Position Summary

The GI Lab/Endoscopy Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures. This role involves pre- intra- and post-procedure care patient and family education and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN demonstrates leadership clinical excellence and a strong commitment to patient-centered care and professional nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and an interdisciplinary approach

• Deliver patient and family education throughout the continuum of care initiating discharge planning at admission

• Perform ongoing patient assessments and document findings accurately

• Safely administer medications including moderate sedation per hospital policy and physician direction

• Assist physicians with GI procedures including but not limited to:

  • Colonoscopy with polypectomy and biopsy

  • Esophageal dilation

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

  • Banding procedures

  • Electrocautery (argon plasma coagulation clipping subcutaneous injections)

• Provide post-procedure recovery care and conduct pre- and post-procedure phone calls

• Manage patient pain and utilize restraints appropriately per policy

• Identify and report signs of neglect or abuse in accordance with legal requirements

• Provide age-specific care across the lifespan

• Perform cardiovascular and psychosocial assessments

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives

• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and demonstrate proficiency in nursing informatics

• Maintain all required licenses certifications and competencies

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Active Massachusetts RN license

• 23 years of recent (within last 5 years) Endoscopy experience

• BLS certification

• ACLS certification

• Moderate Sedation certification

• Successful completion of:

  • Pharmacology exam

  • Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam

• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English

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