University of Missouri Health Care

Endoscopy Procedure Nurse Fairview Digestive Health

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Missouri RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license
  • 2 years of cardiovascular inpatient, acute-care, or invasive procedure RN experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage high-pressure situations calmly
  • Experience with hemodynamic and electrical monitoring equipment
  • Familiarity with specialized medical equipment for procedures
  • Excellent communication and patient interaction skills

Responsibilities

  • Administer and monitor various medications during procedures
  • Conduct vital sign monitoring and administer oxygen therapy
  • Participate in developing patient care plans
  • Notify physicians of changes in patient status
  • Prepare for catheterization procedures by arranging necessary equipment
  • Assist in endoscopy and fluoroscopy procedures
  • Transport and support patient transfers

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance starting on day one
  • Generous paid leave and nine holidays
  • Multiple retirement options with matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance for employees and family members
  • Discounts on various services like cell plans and gyms
Full Job Description
Shift: Shifts are Monday through Friday. Either 8 or 10 hour shift starting 630, 700, or 730. Call is required for nights, weekends, and holidays. Will float between 3 locations.
Department: Fairview Digestive Health
Compensation:
  • Base Pay Range: $32.82 - $48.27 per hour/per year, based on experience.
  • Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
    • Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
    • Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
      • Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away.
      • Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000.
      • Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000.
  • Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.


ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and compassionate nursing professional to join our exceptional team in providing top-notch care to our GI/Endoscopy patients. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel in delivering high-quality, attentive care, we want you on our team. Ideal candidates will bring a proactive, patient-centered approach, demonstrating expertise in setting up sophisticated equipment, managing critical data, and delivering vital therapies with precision. If you're dedicated to ensuring optimal patient outcomes and enjoy the challenge of working in specialized, high-impact settings, apply now and become a key player in our innovative healthcare environment. Join us in transforming patient care and advancing medical excellence at MU Healthcare!

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

  1. Administer and monitor the effects of medications via the intravenous/analgesia, intracardiac, intramuscular, subcutaneous topical and oral routes during special procedures as ordered by a physician.
  2. Monitor patient's vital signs. Administer oxygen therapy as ordered by physician. Conduct hemodynamic monitoring as indicated by procedure and policy. Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases. Attend to patient needs during cardiac studies. Defibrillation of life-threatening arrhythmias without direct medical supervision. Implement emergency procedures including CPR and defibrillation of life-threatening arrhythmias. Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
  3. Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.
  4. Monitor physiological conditions of patients and give timely notification to physician regarding changes in patient status.
  5. Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
  6. Assist in general endoscopy and fluoroscopy procedures.
  7. Transport and aid in transfer of patients.
  8. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two (2) years of cardiovascular inpatient, acute-care, or invasive procedure RN experience.
  • Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

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About University of Missouri Health Care

The University of Missouri Health Care is a healthcare system affiliated with the University of Missouri. The system includes several hospitals and clinics, as well as a medical school and research facilities. The system is based in Columbia, Missouri, and serves patients throughout the state. The University of Missouri Health Care is known for its expertise in a variety of medical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, and neurology. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and to advancing medical knowledge through research and education. The University of Missouri Health Care has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare and has been ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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