RN GI Lab

# RN GI Lab (FT Days)
Harrison, AR 72601

Make every procedure safer and smoother. As a GI Lab RN at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll guide patients through pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and recovery with steady clinical judgment and calm, clear communication. You’ll be part of a tight-knit procedural team that values safety, quality, and kindness in every interaction.

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of
** safety, quality, integrity, and community**, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across Northwest Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region’s most
** trusted
* * and
** preferred
* * healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.
** Job Summary
** Provide professional, evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing GI procedures, functioning as the
** procedures nurse and/or recovery nurse**. Coordinate with physicians, anesthesia, and perioperative staff to ensure safe preparation, vigilant intra-procedure monitoring, thorough documentation, and a smooth recovery and handoff.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Assess patients and develop nursing care plans appropriate to the GI Lab setting.
* Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, families, and team members.
* Monitor patients and respond to changes; apply knowledge of
** electrocardiography, drug therapy, and emergency procedures
** used in the unit.
* Manage
** post-operative recovery
** needs; reinforce discharge instructions and patient education.
* Uphold
** infection prevention
** and unit policies; ensure safe environment of care.
* Complete accurate
** nursing notes
** and
** patient charges
** in the EHR.
* Promote patient safety and welfare at all times; escalate concerns promptly.
* Participate in
** call rotation
** to support urgent/emergent cases.
** SEO keywords (embedded naturally):
** GI Lab RN, Endoscopy Nurse, Procedure Nurse, Recovery Nurse, EKG, emergency response, infection prevention, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Arkansas RN license, perioperative nursing, documentation, call rotation.
** Job Qualifications
**** Required
* ** Current
** Arkansas RN
** license (or compact RN eligibility).
* ** BLS
* * at hire;
** ACLS
* * and
** PALS
* * within 1 year of hire.
* Ability to communicate effectively with providers, staff, patients, and families; ability to
** read, write, speak, and understand English**.
* Successful completion of NARMC
** pharmacology competency**.
* Demonstrated knowledge of patient care, medications, and recognition of emergency situations with appropriate action.
* Ability to participate in
** call
* * per department needs.
** Preferred
* ** Prior GI/Endoscopy or perioperative nursing experience.
* Knowledge of methods specific to the
** GI Lab** (or ability to complete on-the-job training).
* ** GI certification** (with CE requirements for recertification).
* Consistent participation in department meetings and in-services.
** Compensation & Schedule**
* ** Status:
** Full-time (PRN/part-time considered based on need).
* *
* Schedule:

** Primarily aligned to procedure schedules;
** call rotation
** required (may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).
* ** Pay:
** Competitive base pay with applicable differentials; details discussed during the interview process.
** Why Join Us
*** Small-team environment where your clinical judgment and communication make a visible impact.
* Collaborative culture with physicians and perioperative partners who value safety, quality, integrity, and community.
* Strong learning environment with on-the-job training and GI-specific development opportunities.
** Benefits Overview
*** Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
* Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
* Basic life insurance and…