RN-Gastroenterology

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Schedule: Day Shift, 40 hours weekly, 6:30a-5:00p. Call required.

We take pride in walking with patients and families during some of life’s most consequential journeys. In the communities we serve, we responsibly invest in equitable, compassionate care through service, patient advocacy, and education. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At ROSE, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact on those we serve.

We need individuals who align with our mission, vision, values and key service behaviors. We are responsible for working together as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities.

The Gastroenterology RN plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self‑care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. The RN specializes in illnesses and disorders related to the entire GI tract. The RN works collaboratively with other professionals to meet patient needs and is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided.

The RN uses clinical knowledge, judgement, clinical‑reasoning skills based on scientific principles, plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient.

• Adhere to the Admitting Policy and Discharge Policy standards of nursing care.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to meet the total needs of the patient during the immediate Pre‑Op, PACU, and Phase II period.
• Assist the physician in procedures and manage endoscopy scopes.
• Observe vital signs, IV site, dressings, tubes, drains, and any special monitoring equipment required for the admit and recovery period.
• Continuously assess patient according to a systematic approach and notify the anesthesiologist or surgeon of any pertinent findings or changes.
• Assess and implement discharge from each area of care (i.e., Pre‑Op, PACU).
• Initiate, maintain, and perform discharge instructions for use of PCA’s (if ordered for inpatients) and postoperative care at home.
• Assess patient/family ability to comprehend and adhere to discharge planning and instructions.
• Use available resources to enhance the teaching plan.
• Remain self‑informed of and support Policies and Procedures, Standards of Care, and Standards of Practice.
• Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures, Standards of Care, and Standards of Practice.
• Complete Workday Learning requirements as assigned.
• Maintain annual competencies, licensure, and/or certifications and continuing education.

• Education Required: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience Preferred: Minimum of three years’ experience in Surgical Services.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care