Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Center

The Registered Nurse contributes to the company’s mission and supports the company’s values by providing safe, effective patient care during both the pre and post-operative period, in accordance with applicable standards of practice.   Working independently, they will admit and educate patients for each procedure, set up procedure rooms, assist the treating physician with all endoscopy procedures, and recovery of patients post-procedure.  The RN will be responsible for monitoring vitals and providing discharge information and reports as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide quality nursing care, both telephonic and in person
• Accurately record patient information
• Foster continuity and quality of care with the best interest and well-being of patients and their families in mind
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate, collaborating across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, and referral 
• Return patient calls and follow up with patients regarding pathology results
• Place orders for patient procedures
• Evaluate and provide appropriate education of patient and/or family based on condition/diagnosis
• Support patient procedure scheduling in conjunction with staff
• Recognize and act on emergency care needs in the event of respiratory and/or cardiac occurrences
• Report emergencies, unusual occurrences, and/or problems to the Provider
• Report emergencies, unusual occurrences, and/or problems to the Operations Manager, or Lead RN.
• Assist with housekeeping duties and clinic needs, including cleaning, wrapping and sterilizing equipment.

• Registered Nurse with current Arizona RN license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred (must be willing to obtain within 2 months of hire)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a GI lab, Surgery Center or Critical Care setting highly preferred
• Pre-Op and/or PACU experience is helpful
• Proficiency in MS Excel, electronic health systems and databases, such as EPIC, required
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures.

Gastro Care Partners is the national partner for successful regional gastroenterology practices. We believe in the mantra “medicine is local.” Gastro Care Partners provides high-performing regional practices with the resources necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape while maintaining their practices’ identities.