Job Description

Endoscopy Registered Nurse at BJC summary:

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital provides direct patient care in the endoscopy department by preparing patients for procedures, assisting during colonoscopies and upper endoscopies, and ensuring proper handling and cleaning of endoscopic equipment. This role involves collaboration with the medical team to develop individualized care plans and educating patients and families on post-procedure care. The position supports professional development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in a state-of-the-art hospital setting.

Additional Information About the Role

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area!

• This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
• The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
• Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a new state of the art facility that opened for patient care in November 2019. We are looking for Registered Nurses that can become part of a learning and growing team..

Position Highlights

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible*
• Full Time Day Shift
  • Monday - Friday
• Call rotation every 9 weeks for evenings and weekends and one holiday per year
• Advanced Endoscopy RN experience preferred
• Benefit eligible on first day of month after start
• 401k with match

The Endoscopy Department at BJHWC consists of pre op, procedure and recovery areas. RNs will assist in preparing patients for their procedures. The E ndoscopy RN works in the procedure room along side the proceduralist assisting and/or circulating in the room for documentation and specimen collection during colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. They are validated and competent to assist, circulate, bedside clean the endoscope and work in the scope room.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Endoscopy department at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a highly specialized, full-service department meeting the needs of inpatient and outpatient clients. The lab specializes in Upper Endoscopy (EGD), Esophagoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Small bowel enteroscopy (SBE), and Video capsule endoscopy. The endoscopy staff consists of a NP, RN¿s and technicians who are overseen by an Endoscopy Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

• <2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords:

Endoscopy RN, Patient care, Procedure assistance, Colonoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Nursing care, Medical documentation, Patient education, Hospital nursing, Medical equipment sterilization

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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