Washgi
Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy FT
Washgi, Issaquah, Washington, United States, 98027
Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.We are WAGIWAGI is seeking a
Full-time
Registered Nurse (RN)
for our Endoscopy Centers. The
Registered Nurse
provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and the Clinical setting, in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques and legal aspects of current nurse practice within Washington State and the Center’s policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesAssesses and evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient and act as the patient advocate to assure a safe patient experience.Assesses patient’s needs continually from admission to discharge and relays needed information to other team members.Ensures complete and thorough documentation in a timely manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality.Initiate and direct life support measures and perform effectively in “code” situations.Offers and implements suggestions to provide improved patient care and participates in Quality Improvement activities as appropriate for position.Maintains a current knowledge of medication use, preparation, and contraindications, especially as related to GI or emergency situations.Moderate (Conscious) Sedation: Sedation/analgesia may be administered by the RN, under the direct supervision of a physician, who has been granted sedation/analgesia privileges.Deep Sedation: Per Washington state regulations, a registered nurse qualified by training and experience functions as the circulating nurse when deep sedation is used.Able to maintain IV access on patients.Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety.Clean and properly care for all equipment.Other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualificationsGraduate from an accredited school of nursing.Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Washington.Current BLS certification.ACLS certification required within 90-days of hire.Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred.IV therapy experience preferred.Moderate Sedation experience preferred.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to problem-solve independentlyAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to perform data entry into an electronic medical recordPhysical Activities and RequirementsProlonged periods of standing and walkingAbility to bend, stoop, squat and kneel occasionallyAbility to assist patients supporting weight, assisting in positioning of patients, etc.Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instrumentsAbility to reach including reaching overhead and below waistAbility to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 poundsAbility to push/pull up to 50 lbsWashington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for
medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance . In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s
401(k)
plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit sharing contribution.All employees will be eligible to accrue
PTO
at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances. In addition, full time employees will be eligible for a
Vacation
accrual with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours as a new hire.WAGI has 8 standard
Holidays
each year for which full time employees are eligible to receive paid holiday. In addition, full time employees will be given 1
Float Holiday
each year that they can schedule.A new hire full time employee in this role will be eligible for a
Hiring Bonus
in the amount of
$3,000.This is an
Hourly
position and the anticipated
Compensation
range is
$38.00 - $47.50.
The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Full-time
Registered Nurse (RN)
for our Endoscopy Centers. The
Registered Nurse
provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and the Clinical setting, in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques and legal aspects of current nurse practice within Washington State and the Center’s policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesAssesses and evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient and act as the patient advocate to assure a safe patient experience.Assesses patient’s needs continually from admission to discharge and relays needed information to other team members.Ensures complete and thorough documentation in a timely manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality.Initiate and direct life support measures and perform effectively in “code” situations.Offers and implements suggestions to provide improved patient care and participates in Quality Improvement activities as appropriate for position.Maintains a current knowledge of medication use, preparation, and contraindications, especially as related to GI or emergency situations.Moderate (Conscious) Sedation: Sedation/analgesia may be administered by the RN, under the direct supervision of a physician, who has been granted sedation/analgesia privileges.Deep Sedation: Per Washington state regulations, a registered nurse qualified by training and experience functions as the circulating nurse when deep sedation is used.Able to maintain IV access on patients.Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety.Clean and properly care for all equipment.Other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualificationsGraduate from an accredited school of nursing.Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Washington.Current BLS certification.ACLS certification required within 90-days of hire.Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred.IV therapy experience preferred.Moderate Sedation experience preferred.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to problem-solve independentlyAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to perform data entry into an electronic medical recordPhysical Activities and RequirementsProlonged periods of standing and walkingAbility to bend, stoop, squat and kneel occasionallyAbility to assist patients supporting weight, assisting in positioning of patients, etc.Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instrumentsAbility to reach including reaching overhead and below waistAbility to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 poundsAbility to push/pull up to 50 lbsWashington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for
medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance . In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s
401(k)
plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit sharing contribution.All employees will be eligible to accrue
PTO
at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances. In addition, full time employees will be eligible for a
Vacation
accrual with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours as a new hire.WAGI has 8 standard
Holidays
each year for which full time employees are eligible to receive paid holiday. In addition, full time employees will be given 1
Float Holiday
each year that they can schedule.A new hire full time employee in this role will be eligible for a
Hiring Bonus
in the amount of
$3,000.This is an
Hourly
position and the anticipated
Compensation
range is
$38.00 - $47.50.
The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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