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JOB SUMMARY
The GASTROINTESTINAL (GI), GASTROENTEROLGY (GE) LABORATORY NURSE works in collaboration with doctors to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. GI/GE nurses might work as scrub or circulators in the GI lab (colonoscopy, endoscopy). The GI/GE nurse may work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, physician practices and outpatient clinics. The GI/GE Lab nurse works under the supervision of physicians and nursing supervisors/managers.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $$/hour

EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
Sign On Bonus
$500 - Paid after 3rd Week of Shifts
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of experience in a GI/GE lab; scrub/circulator experience may be required for some positions.
CREDENTIALS:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: BLS and ACLS; required of nurses serving the pediatric population; health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Practices registered nursing within scope of practice promulgated by the Board of Nursing.
• Provides continuous nursing assessments of patients' physical and emotional needs and corresponding therapeutic interventions.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Collects patient data and completes required documentation with appropriate responses according to unit standards.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Provides required care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive nursing plan of care based on the nursing process which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and the continuing care needs of patients so as to meet identified patient care needs and outcome goals.
• Plans and prepares for the pre-procedure nursing care of the patient.
• Verbally validates procedure to be done and ensures consents are signed and in the proper timeframe as per facility protocols.
• Answers patient questions and explains each task performed. Reassures family members.
• Completes pre-procedure assessment, identifies the patient's baseline vital signs, including ECG and pulse oximetry.
• Reviews for current allergies, medications and medical history. Documents and flags allergies.
• Completes pre-procedure documentation in a legible and concise manner.
• Reviews history, physical and laboratory values provided by the physician.
• Checks and signs off the physician's orders.
• Performs/ensures laboratory tests ordered by physician are completed or drawn.
• Inserts IV and administers pre-procedure medications as ordered by physician.
• Keeps family members informed of any delays.
• Functions in role of scrub/circulator in some units and assists physician with procedures, handles specimens as per protocol.
• Post procedure care and discharge instructions as dictated by facility protocols.
• Initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation in age appropriate manner, in accordance with facility protocols, and applicable advance directives.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
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