Endoscopy Lab RN
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Intermountain - 12911 West 40th Avenue

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Location: Golden, Colorado
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care and safety of patients undergoing endoscopic and/or invasive procedures, with or without sedation. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and efficiency. The nurse serves as a resource to students and new caregivers and participates in quality improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Pre-operative care RN to assess patient needs and procedure requirements; perform ongoing assessments and document changes.
• Develop, implement, and communicate individualized plans of care to achieve patient goals.
• Respond to patient comfort needs and provide health information to patients and families.
• Apply aseptic techniques and monitor compliance within the surgical team, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Support, educate, and reassure patients and families.
• Utilize evidence-based research to guide practice and improve patient outcomes.
• Evaluate nursing care quality and participate in activities to enhance patient care and the healthcare environment.
• Document equipment use and supply consumption; assist with inventory management.
• May float to other perioperative or nursing units within scope of competency based on business needs.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Minimum of 1 year of endoscopy nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.