POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides nursing care to patients receiving endoscopic and other specialized procedures by utilizing the nursing process. Duties to include but not limited to: assisting physicians with procedures, performing admission assessments, providing minimal/moderate sedation and ongoing assessment/monitoring during intra/post-op phases, post-procedure recovery, discharge responsibilities, supervision of non-licensed personnel, maintaining competencies by participating in ongoing training and continuing education, knowledge/care/handling/processing and ability to troubleshoot endoscopy procedural equipment, scope cleaning, equipment transportation and maintenance, meeting the scheduling demands of the Endoscopy Specialty by participating in on-call rotation weekdays/weekends/holidays and extended daily work hours as needed. This position required flexible/rotating shifts. Collaborate with team to provide an efficient, safe, compassionate, individualized goal-directed nursing plan of care. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Work Experience:

• BA or BS degree: Required
• Recent GI experience: Required
• 1 year of acute care experience: Required
• Basic skillset in endoscopy, specifically competence with endoscopic biopsy, endoscopic mucosal injection, endoscopic polypectomy, and different hemostasis techniques: Required
• Experience with ERCP: Required
• Competence with cannulation, guidewire usage, and knowledge of different biliary devices: Required
• Ability to administer minimal/moderate sedation: Required
• Experience with bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures: Preferred
• Experience monitoring patient during procedure with recognition of alteration in physiological and psychological status of patient: Preferred
• Experience in recovery of patient post-sedation: Preferred
• Knowledge of post-procedure complications and discharge criteria: Preferred
• Ability to provide patients with clear and concise follow-up instructions at time of discharge: Preferred
• Understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and EKG interpretation: Preferred
• Utilization of professional nursing judgment, taking action to implement the nursing care plan and resolving the problems identified for the individual patient: Preferred
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies used for procedures, including proper cleaning and handling: Preferred
• Practice of infection control techniques: Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current State of California RN license: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association: Required
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association: Required
• CGRN certification: Preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.