RN - Endoscopy; Cna-San Luis Obispo-Ca--Auto - EPIC

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Role works with Bronchoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) procedures. Monitors patient during procedure with recognition of alteration in physiological and psychological status of patient. Recovery of patient post sedation. Utillizes knowledge of post procedure complications and discharge criteria.

• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Associate Degree(A.
  
  A. or
  
  A. S.) (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• One year GI experience (Required)

• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice (Required)
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS (Required)

• Responsible for ensuring all equipment for GI procedures is properly set up.
• Must demonstrate competency in techniques of endoscope manipulation, knowledge of complications associated with endoscopy and their symptoms, appropriate interventions under the direction of the endoscopist.
• Assisting the physician and/ or advanced provider during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Follows hospital policy for Minimal/Moderate sedation.
• Including pre and post assessment.
• Completes physical and social history within 30mins after patients arrival.