Registered Nurse, Per Diem Varies Endoscopy, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat in and out-patients in the Endoscopy Unit. Rotates through all phases of care per daily assignment. Nurse will be assigned in pre-op, intra-op and recovery areas.

Monitors patients, administers medications, documents, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients and more. Principal Accountabilities: Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments and verify patient readiness for endoscopic procedures. Verify patient identification, procedure consent, allergies, medications, and required documentation.

Provide nursing care during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Monitor patient status, including vital signs, oxygenation, and level of consciousness, according to the assigned role and hospital policy. Administer medications within scope of practice, validated competencies, and hospital policy.

Assist physicians with procedures, equipment, and specimen collection. Provide post-procedure recovery care, assess for complications, and evaluate readiness for discharge or transfer. Recognize and promptly escalate changes in patient condition and medical emergencies.

Provide patient and family education regarding post-procedure care, discharge instructions, and follow-up. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record. Adhere to infection prevention, endoscope reprocessing, and patient safety standards within assigned responsibilities.

Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, technicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care. Maintain emergency equipment readiness and follow established emergency response protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, competency validation, staff education, and regulatory readiness activities.

Comply with hospital policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Promote a safe, respectful, and patient-centered environment while supporting efficient patient flow and departmental operations. Required: 1.

BSN 2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. 3. BLS certification.

Preferred: 1. 2-3 years inpatient nursing experience 2. ACLS 3. PALS

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