Registered Nurse-Hourly

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)