About this role
North Jersey Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center is seeking a Per diem Registered Nurse to join our team. The Endoscopy RN will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center.
Responsibilities
• Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
• Serve as a circulating nurse in the procedure room.
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies for upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care.
• Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Follow infection control, safety, and ASC protocols.
• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer's instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
• Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
Position Qualifications:
• Required: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN)
• Required: NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required: BLS/ACLS
• Good IV skills.
• Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Preferred: Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (630a-1230p)