Registered Nurse - Diagnostics (Endoscopy)
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Join our Endoscopy Nursing Team, where you'll provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, specialized procedural environment. Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while gaining valuable experience in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and caring for patients with a wide range of medical needs.
Job description
Overview
Join our Endoscopy Nursing Team, where you'll provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, specialized procedural environment. Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while gaining valuable experience in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and caring for patients with a wide range of medical needs.
Shift Available: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Call Required: Every 3rd weekend, one night per week, and one holiday per year.
Our Endoscopy Unit specializes in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs), bronchoscopies, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies (ERCPs). In addition to scheduled procedures, our team responds to urgent and emergent cases, providing specialized care in the Endoscopy suite, Operating Room (OR), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as needed.
As an essential member of our interdisciplinary care team, you'll collaborate closely with physicians and fellow healthcare professionals to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the procedural experience.
Responsibilities
- Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
- Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Qualifications
Experience: Endoscopy/diagnostics experience preferred.
Education: Diploma from an RN program.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state. Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must possess and maintain ACLS.
Requirements
- Diploma from an RN program
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state
- Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Must possess and maintain ACLS
- Endoscopy/diagnostics experience preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental & Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.