Endoscopy Center 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.

As an Endoscopy Center RN you will provide specialized nursing care and critical support throughout endoscopic procedures ensuring patient safety comfort and optimal outcomes.

Every day you will expertly assess patients pre-procedure assist physicians during endoscopy monitor vital signs and sedation levels and meticulously provide post-procedure care and education maintaining a sterile and efficient environment.

To be successful you will demonstrate outstanding clinical skills strong attention to detail and a calm compassionate demeanor contributing significantly to successful diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for our patients.

• Delivers professional nursing care to endoscopy center patients during all phases of care; adheres to all applicable policies and procedures including safety risk management and regulatory standards.
• Prepares patients for endoscopic procedure:
  
  
  • Performs pre-procedure assessment and gathers data relevant to patient procedure to include review pre-procedure patient information history medications and allergies.
  
  
  • Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments.
  
  
  • Addresses more complex urgent or emergent situations and escalated from other endoscopy center staff.
  
  
  • Performs point of care testing (CLIA-Waived Tests only) following established protocols/instructions.
  
  
  • Inserts peripheral intravenous catheter per established protocol.
  
  
  • Administer pre-procedure medications as ordered by physician; documents medication administration per established procedures.
• Provides care to the patient and assistance to the physician during the endoscopic procedure:
  
  
  • Assists in preparing the procedure room prior to each procedure including general cleaning room turn-over and restocking of supplies.
  
  
  • Determines availability of all necessary equipment and supplies; procures unanticipated items needed for team members during the procedure.
  
  
  • Serves as an integral member of the time out process and is directly responsible for completing the pre-procedure checklist.
  
  
  • Documents procedure and interactions in patients electronic medical record in accordance with established procedures.
  
  
  • Assures accurate labeling and ordering of pathology specimens obtained during the procedure.
• Provides care to the patient during the post-procedure/recovery phase:
  
  
  • Monitors patient and records vital signs level of consciousness and pain level during recovery.
  
  
  • Alerts physician of patients status and any adverse events.
  
  
  • Determines patient appropriateness for discharge from recovery.
  
  
  • Provides discharge education to patient and family/caregiver; provides education regarding results findings and diagnoses within scope of practice.
• Identifies opportunities for and participates in performance/quality improvement activities to improve endoscopy center outcomes healthcare delivery systems and address patient safety/satisfaction and cost containment.
  
  
  

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing and one year of recent related work experience in an acute care setting (i.e. Med/Surg ICU PCU PACU strongly preferred) upon hire or
• new graduate with completion of a senior practicum in a specialty area (e.g. critical care ED PACU or GI) upon hire
• Registered Nurse: WA upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 Days