Endoscopy Nurse

4 weeks ago

WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Endoscopy Registered Nurse to join our team at Geisinger Health System. As a key member of our endoscopy department, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform patient assessment, IV conscious sedation, patient/family teaching, and triage.
  • Provide primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
  • Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record to ensure continuity and care.
Job Duties
  • Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provide basic medical data for the provider.
  • Assist the provider in the performance of GI endoscopic procedures as directed by the provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
  • Assist with the orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and the provider.
  • Execute and document ongoing patient communication.
  • Provide instruction to ensure patient understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
  • Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as required by the provider.
  • Administer medications.
  • Administer blood products, IV push medications, and conscious sedation.
  • Monitor patients having conscious sedation and during recovery.
  • Monitor inventory of medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and controlled substances to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency, and space utilization.
  • Routinely inspect and observe the condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • May clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments according to established protocols to ensure the required level of asepsis and adequate availability.
  • Oversee and lead work activities of other Clinic Nurses and Endoscopy Technicians.
  • Insert and administer intravenous therapy per unit protocol.
  • Administer preoperative, pre-procedure medication as ordered and indicated per unit protocol. Instruct patients and significant others during the preoperative, pre-procedural period and offer emotional support.
  • Recognize early changes in the patient's condition, any unusual events, or post-operative complications and initiate appropriate action for the management of those events or complications.
  • Collaborate with anesthesia services in the administration of moderate sedation.
Additional Requirements
  • This position qualifies for a $15,000 joining incentive for a 2-year work commitment. Certain stipulations apply.
  • Prior pre/post procedural experience is preferred.
  • Rotation of start times between 6:30am, 7am, and 8am.
  • On-call rotation - to be discussed at interview.
  • No scheduled weekends or holidays - besides on-call.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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