Registered Nurse (RN) GI Endoscopy

About the role

Patient Population: Adult patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting. The team supports a wide range of endoscopic procedures including preventative screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, EGDs, ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and bronchoscopies.

Culture: Collaborative, friendly, caring, and supportive. Skill Mix: Experienced nurses and GI Technicians.

Location: Aurora West Allis Medical Center in West Allis, Wisconsin, part of Advocate Health. The facility offers a full range of services including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology, and provides community programs to support healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Apply evidence‑based practice, clinical decision‑making, compassion, and communication skills while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and optimal patient experience.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
• 1–2 years of Med/Surg, ICU, ED, or 1 year peri‑operative nursing experience (Nurse Extern time excluded).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required upon completion of orientation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lb over the head, and carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lb of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment required as necessary.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.