What are the responsibilities and job description for the GI RN - Surgery Center - 32 Hours Weekly - 2500 Sign-On Bonus position at The South Bend Clinic?
Overview
$2500 Sign-On Bonus
Department: Operating Room
Location: Eddy Street Campus – 211 N. Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617Hours: Full-Time; 32 Hours Weekly.
No Weekends, Nights, Holidays or On-Call!!
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Financial Wellness:
- Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 per year to support your education.
- 401(k) Match: Plan for your future with our competitive matching program.
- 3-Year Vesting: Achieve full ownership of your retirement contributions in just three years.
Health & Well-Being:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, including 100% coverage (after deductible) when using a Duly provider.
- Pet Health Coverage: Because your furry friends matter too.
Work-Life Balance:
- Paid Volunteer Time: 40 hours of paid time off annually to give back to your community.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus adoption and surrogacy financial benefits for non-physician team members.
Inclusive Culture:
- A workplace that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and is dedicated to making a positive social impact.
Responsibilities
This is what I am thinking for the posting: The Endoscopy RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures in the GI lab. This role includes pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure assistance, and post-procedure recovery care while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and compliance with clinical standards.
The endoscopy nurse is responsible for the following:
- Admit and assess patients for endoscopic procedures; verify EMR (Epic) completeness
- Perform pre-procedure assessments including vital signs and medical history review
- Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care, including recovery and discharge
- Assist physicians during GI procedures such as colonoscopy and EGD
- Monitor patient status throughout procedures, including vital signs, airway, and sedation
- Administer medications, IV infusions, and injections per physician orders and protocols
- Educate patients on procedure preparation, recovery expectations, and follow-up care
- Document patient care, procedures, and outcomes accurately in EMR system.
- Prepare, clean, disinfect, and store endoscopes and equipment, including Medivator operation and quality checks
- Maintain aseptic technique and a safe, organized procedure room environment
- Assemble and maintain supplies and equipment
- Anticipate physician preferences and procedural supply needs
- Handle surgical specimens and complete required documentation
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated patient care
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection control, and patient confidentiality standards
- Previous experience in endoscopy, GI lab, PACU or perioperative setting preferred.
- BLS and ACLS required.
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to monitor and manage sedate patients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/License:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN license in the State of Indiana.
- Must possess current BLS and ACLS.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be knowledgeable of safe and effective operation of a variety of specialized equipment specific to the perioperative area.
- Must be able to read and interpret orders.
- Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
- Must be able to calculate figures and amounts.
Salary : $2,500 - $5,250