UnitedHealth Group

RN Endoscopy

UnitedHealth Group$60K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
  • 2+ years of recent endoscopy lab or ICU, ED experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient health status and create personalized care plans
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans based on patient assessments
  • Document nursing activities for continuity of care and accountability
  • Establish a safe environment by monitoring both patients and surroundings
  • Coordinate patient care and support services during endoscopies
  • Educate patients and families about health and procedures
  • Execute nursing procedures, including emergency life support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase options
  • 401k contributions
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
Full Job Description
$7,500 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

Under general supervision, the Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) applies elements of the nursing process in the provision of professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice for the Endoscopy GI Lab. The staff RN is responsible for assessing the patient's individual care needs and developing a plan of care based on this assessment. The RN is responsible for the facilitation of patient care delivery by effectively collaborating with other health care providers on an intra- and interdepartmental basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Planning and Coordination of Patient Care
    • Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members
    • Develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals
    • Implements the nursing care plan to provide optimal individualized care for the patient
    • Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability
    • Establishes and maintains a safe environment to protect the patient and the health care team by monitoring the patient (physiologically and psychologically) and the environment and by implementing safety procedures
    • Coordinates support services needed during endoscopy by anticipating and communicating patient and surgical team needs
    • Communicates information to patient/family
    • Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals
    • Initiates appropriate behaviors unique to endoscopy nursing
  • Patient Interaction and Safety
    • Identifies the patient to ensure that the patient, procedure and site correspond
    • Plans, supervises and assists with the transfer of the patient to protect the patient and personnel from injury
    • Positions the patient during diagnostic/therapeutic procedure while maximizing patient safety and comfort
    • Establishes and maintains a clean environment to reduce the potential for infection by applying the principles of antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization and environmental monitoring
    • Teaches, supervises and applies principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions
    • Organizes and coordinates supplies, equipment, and team members to maintain an efficient, effective and safe postoperative environment through ongoing patient and situation assessment, priority setting, procurement of supplies and arrangement of equipment, by teaching, directing, communicating and collaborating with health care team members and support service personnel
    • Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency situation by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members
    • Communicates information to recovery room personnel to promote continuity of care
  • Clinical Duties
    • Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members
    • Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals
    • Communicates any necessary information and instructs the patient and family to assist the patient in the achievement of optimal health status
    • Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability
    • Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals
    • Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members
    • Administers medications and other modalities within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
    • Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge


You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Membership in the Society of Gastrointestinal National Association and certification by SGNA
  • 2+ years of recent endoscopy lab or ICU, ED experience preferred Demonstrated advanced level of achievement of performance standards for endoscopy nursing according to SGNA standards of care
  • 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse


Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

About UnitedHealth Group

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