Walk-in || Endoscopy Nurse

Role & responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

• Assess patients pre-procedure, including medical history, allergies, and readiness for endoscopy. nursa.com
  
• Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile endoscopy suite and equipment. careers.aamcn.org
  
• Provide patient education, obtain informed consent, and address patient/family questions. careers.aamcn.org
  
• Monitor patient vital signs and sedation levels during procedures; administer IV sedation under physician direction if required. CLIMB
  
• Assist physicians and technologists during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. careers.aamcn.org
  
• Oversee patient recovery post-procedure, observing for complications and ensuring comfort. CLIMB
  
• Provide discharge instructions and post-procedure education (diet, activity, signs of complications). CLIMB
  
• Document all nursing care, procedural details, and patient responses accurately in charts or electronic records. careers.aamcn.org
  

Equipment & Safety

• Ensure proper sterilization, reprocessing, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories. Association of Air Medical Services+1
  
• Conduct daily checks of equipment and report malfunctions. beta.jobs.nhs.uk
  
• Maintain infection control standards and compliance with regulatory/safety policies. careers.aamcn.org
  

Team Collaboration & Professionalism

• Coordinate care with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans. careers.aamcn.org
  
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow and patient transitions. careers.aamcn.org
  
• Mentor, educate, or support junior staff and nursing students where applicable. jobs.nhs.uk
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development. careers.aamcn.org
  

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Expertia
  
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred (or equivalent). careers.aamcn.org
  
  

Experience

• 8 years nursing experience; procedural, surgical, or endoscopy background preferred.