What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy position at Sentara?
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full time, day shift position with required call.
Must be within 30 minutes of hospital location for call
Hours: 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 nine-hour shifts starting at 7am Monday to Friday. Variations depending on business needs. from 7AM to 3PM Monday to Friday.
Call Requirement: 20 days per month. Weekday call is 3p to 7am and Weekend Call is 24-hour Friday through Sunday.
About the department:
Our newly remodeled endoscopy unit features three state-of-the-art procedure rooms and is staffed by a dedicated team of six RNs and endoscopy technicians who work closely with a primary GI outpatient provider, with additional staff available for call coverage and surgical needs. The team performs an average of 12 to 15 procedures daily. Extensive training, lasting 4 to 6 weeks, ensures the endoscopy technician will be proficient in equipment handling, assisting during procedures, and supporting hands-on surgeries. Our experienced gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, deliver comprehensive care through both outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring the highest quality patient care.
This role will work directly with the physician during procedures. Procedural experience preferred.
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Education
Degree in Registered Nursing required
BSN or MSN Preferred
Certification/Licensure
BLS within 90 days of hire
ACLS within 6 months of hire
Experience
Previous Endoscopy experience preferred
18 months of procedural nursing experience preferred
Experience in Operating room or sterile settings preferred
Team work and communication skills required
Keywords: Endoscopy, Endo RN, Part Time, Day Shift, procedural, gastroenterology, digestive care, Registered Nurse
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000