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PRN Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Wake Forest Endoscopy Center – Wake Forest, NC
Position Type: PRN / As‑Needed
About the Role
Wake Forest Endoscopy Center is seeking a PRN Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking for flexible, as‑needed scheduling in a focused outpatient procedural setting.
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the PRN RN delivers professional, direct patient care throughout the endoscopy process. The nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, monitor outcomes, and adjust care as needed to ensure optimal patient safety and satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
Direct Patient Care
- Provide nursing care across the endoscopy continuum, including pre‑procedure, intra‑procedure, and post‑procedure phases
- Assess, monitor, and document patient status in accordance with policies and procedures
- Verify patient identity, procedure, and physician using approved safety and time‑out protocols
- Explain procedures and plans of care, providing comfort, reassurance, and patient education
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and patient rights at all times
- Administer medications per physician orders and document appropriately
- Monitor for and report abnormal findings or complications to the physician and anesthesia provider
- Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia and prepare patients for safe discharge
Procedural & Clinical Support
- Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies based on patient and physician needs
- Assist with safe patient positioning and continuous monitoring during procedures
- Support physicians and the procedural care team in the endoscopy suite
- Handle, label, and log tissue specimens accurately according to policy and procedure
- Ensure instruments and equipment meet high‑level disinfection and sterilization requirements
- Support efficient room turnover and appropriate utilization of supplies
Documentation, Safety & Compliance
- Accurately document patient care and procedural details in the medical record
- Follow all Center policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Adhere to infection prevention practices, aseptic technique, and sterile processes
- Participate in patient safety initiatives and quality improvement efforts
- Communicate safety concerns and clinical variances appropriately
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a procedural environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care
- Flexibility and reliability for PRN scheduling needs
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Prior experience in endoscopy, GI, procedural, surgical, PACU, or perioperative nursing preferred
Why Join Clayton Endoscopy Center (PRN)
- Flexible, as‑needed scheduling
- Daytime procedural environment
- No inpatient or overnight responsibilities
- Supportive, team‑based culture
- Opportunity to maintain work‑life balance while utilizing specialized nursing skills