Job Description
Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.
Position Summary
The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing gastrointestinal and endoscopic procedures. This role includes patient assessment and care in the pre-operative, intra-procedural, and post-anesthesia recovery phases. The RN collaborates closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care throughout the endoscopy experience. Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-Procedure Responsibilities
Perform pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, allergies, and vital signs.
Prepare patients for procedures by initiating IV access, administering ordered medications, and providing patient/family education.
Verify informed consent, procedure readiness, and compliance with pre-procedure requirements.
Identify and communicate any abnormal findings or patient concerns to the provider and care team.
Procedural Responsibilities
Function as the circulating nurse during endoscopic procedures.
Coordinate patient care and support the procedural team throughout cases.
Monitor patient condition and communicate changes in patient status to the physician and anesthesia provider.
Maintain accurate procedural documentation, including medications, specimens, equipment usage, and patient records.
Ensure procedure rooms are appropriately prepared, stocked, and compliant with infection prevention and safety standards.
Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to policy.
Maintain patient safety, comfort, privacy, and positioning during procedures.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations and assist the procedural team as needed.
Recovery Responsibilities
Monitor patients during post-anesthesia recovery and evaluate readiness for discharge.
Assess pain, airway status, bleeding, nausea, and other post-procedural complications.
Provide discharge instructions and patient/family education regarding post-procedure care and follow-up.
Accurately document patient care, medications, assessments, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities.
Maintain endoscopy equipment and ensure procedure rooms are appropriately stocked and prepared.
Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, and required training.
Any additional responsibilities based on the Director/ Managers discretion.
On-Call Requirements
Participation in an on-call rotation is required for after-hours during the week, weekend, and holidays.
Must be able to respond within the designated response time established by the department.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred; endoscopy, procedural, PACU, ICU, or critical care experience strongly preferred.
Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural environment.
Job Tags
Weekend work