*Registered Nurse Endoscopy (FT Days, EOW): St. David's HealthCare

St. David’s HealthCare has been awarded #1 Best Places to Work in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal three years in a row. In addition, our facilities have been awarded "Pathway to Excellence" by the ANCC.

Position Description:
Continually assesses and monitors the patient’s condition throughout the endoscopic or pain management procedures. Assures patient safety. Demonstrates an understanding of each procedure and the equipment indicated: sets up equipment needed for procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy, pain management procedures, etc. Assists physician with biopsies, polypectomies, sphincterotomies, stone retrieval, stent placement, dilations, PEGS, cannulation of pancreatic and bile ducts, variceal sclerosis and other procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.