University Health·Lakewood, Colorado
The Registered Nurse provides pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for patients undergoing gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include administering moderate sedation, setting up equipment, and participating in an on-call rotation for emergency procedures.
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Clinical Nurse RN - Lakewood GI Lab: 101 Truman Medical Center
UH Lakewood Medical Center: Kansas City, Missouri
Position type: Full time
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Hours per week: 40
A Registered Nurse who assists in the assessment and care of patients undergoing gastroenterology procedures, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post procedural care.
Assists in endoscopic procedures as well as other GI procedures to include liver biopsies, anorectal and esophageal manometry, 24 hour ph, pill cam and paracentesis.
Provides moderate sedation if needed.
Follow established standards and practices under the direction of a gastroenterologist.
Sets up equipment for procedural being performed, obtains and records patient data, and assesses patient during these procedures and delivers therapy.
The Registered Nurse is required to be a part of team on call for emergency procedures after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Initiates emergency interventions as appropriate.
Ensures appropriate care, cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or ADN.
Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse.
Current BCLS and ACLS.
Ability to perform independently in critical situations.
Minimum of 2 years critical care or related experience (ICU, CCU, GI, PACU or Emergency Department)
Candidates must hold a BSN or ADN and a current Missouri Registered Nurse license, along with BCLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care or related areas such as ICU, CCU, GI, PACU, or the Emergency Department is required.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
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