Clinical Nurse I: Irvine GI Lab - Pre/PACU

RN – Advanced GI Lab Pre/Post Recovery

The Advanced GI Lab Pre/Post Recovery Clinical Nurse I provides specialized nursing care for both inpatient and outpatient populations undergoing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures within the Hoag Digestive Health Institute. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional pre-procedure and post-procedure care while supporting patients undergoing procedures such asERCP, EUS, EBUS, EGD, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced interventional endoscopy, in a fast-paced, highly specialized procedural environment. The Clinical Nurse I provides comprehensive assessment, monitoring, education, and recovery care throughout the patient journey, ensuring safe and coordinated care from admission through discharge.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments and verify patient readiness for advanced GI procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures including ERCP, EUS, EGD, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy through patient education, IV initiation, medication review, and procedural preparation.
• Monitor and care for patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery following moderate sedation or anesthesia.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition, implementing appropriate nursing interventions as needed.
• Manage post-procedure recovery, including pain management, monitoring for procedural complications, and discharge readiness assessments.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the GI Lab, pre-op, and recovery areas while maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations and participate in emergency response efforts as needed.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, infection prevention practices, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety, clinical excellence, and service excellence.

Unit Overview

• 13 total patient bays, including 2 private bays
• Combined Pre-Procedure, Phase I Recovery (PACU), and Phase II Recovery area
• 6 advanced GI procedure rooms
• Dedicated to advanced endoscopic and digestive health procedures within Hoag's new Digestive Health Institute.

Education and Experience

• Clinical Nurse Is at Magnet designated facilities only require a BSN or that a BSN program is started within one year of hire date and BSN degree is attained within two years of the starting the BSN program
• BSN preferred
• Successful completion of an ECG course or equivalency required only for units with telemetry monitoring
• 1+ year experience within PACU, ICU, or ED experience preferred
• Advanced GI experience preferred

Additional department specific requirements are as follows:

• Pre Post Unit: One year nursing experience in a perioperative setting in an acute care hospital or an outpatient surgery center.
• Recovery Room/PACU: One year recent PACU experience in an acute care hospital or critical care unit required.

Licenses Required

• Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing

Certifications Required

• Current BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) upon hire

Additional department specific certification requirements are as follows:

• Recovery Room/PACU: ACLS and PALS (PALS required within 90 days of hire)
• Pre Post Unit:
  • Nurses hired before 10/1/2025: ACLS;
  • Nurses hired after 10/1/2025: ACLS, PALS within 90 days of hire

Certifications Preferred

• Pre Post Unit:Specialty certification
• Recovery Room/PACU:ASPAN certification