Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) - Full time plus call

Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Where You Will Work:

In the GI lab we have approximately 60-70 cases per day. Admit 7 beds/Recovery 10 beds/Procedure rooms 7.  Very fast paced. We assist in ambulatory with pediatric cases, and we assist in the main operating room with many GI lab cases.  We do Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, as well as many therapeutic procedures. Diverse population of team members with many skill levels coming together to create the best patient experience with the best patient outcomes.

 We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS preferred at time of hire but is required to be obtained within 6 weeks and/or by the end of orientation.
• ​Teamwork, having an emphasis on patients receiving high quality care. Communication, hard-working, multi-tasking, engagement. Collaboration
• Endoscopy/GI experience is required
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. 
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Hours of operation 7:00am - 6:00pm M-F; Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm; Sunday and Major Holidays closed. Being on call is required.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.