RN, Wyatt GI

The WYATT GI PROCEDURAL CENTER of the Tucson Medical Center is now hiring experienced RNs for Full time M-F day positions. The center focuses solely on outpatient adult gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills; Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required; Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; Maintains patient documentation; Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events; Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team; Evaluates outcomes of patient care; Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues; May manage IV lines, ensure sterile techniques, and oversee patient movement and positioning; May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications; Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel

Requirements

Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree; One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting; Prior GI, Endoscopy, Preop/PACU and procedural experience; Experience in a similar procedural area with conscious sedation skills

Benefits

No call; No weekends; No holidays