Part Time - Endo RN

About the role

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater is seeking a Part Time – RN to join their team. The position is located at their Surgery Center in Chesapeake, VA and offers a great work-life balance with no nights or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations requiring immediate medical intervention.
• Initiates emergency measures as needed.
• Absorb and evaluate patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after procedures.
• Directly assist physicians with procedures including handling and maintaining accurate records of medications used and wasted during a procedure as well as accurate handling and labeling of specimens.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, including cleaning, disinfection, and daily maintenance of any equipment.
• To include/provide a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury.
• Initiate IV’s for patient sedation prior to the procedures.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Participate in patient education pre and post procedure.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, documenting all nursing assessments, interventions, and patient response.
• Assist the physician with management of office visits.
• Provide patient education and instruction.
• Communicate with patients as applicable.
• Maintain patient centered data in a neat and organized manner including chart entries, documentation, or communications to be sent externally.

Requirements

• Registered nurse.
• Membership in local, state, and national societies is encouraged.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification required.
• Solid nursing background, concentration, or willingness to obtain advanced knowledge in GI specialty.
• Priority setting, application of judgment, communication skill and tact.