Registered Nurse; RN Endoscopy - Christiana Newark

Endoscopy/GI Registered Nurse

Schedule: Monday - Friday 80 hours bi-weekly, shifts vary from  to 09-1730 with call coverage 1-2 nights a month and 1 weekend every 3 months.

Campus Locations: Newark campus mostly and rotation at Wilmington Campus but with less frequency

Note: Closed weekends and holidays except for call coverage

About Christiana Care: Christiana Care has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. Christiana Care received an overall grade of A for price transparency. Would you like to be part of an organization that continues to strive to be the best?

Benefits: Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and more. Tuition assistance is provided for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs we offer pre-payment. Medical/dental/vision benefits are available on your first day of employment.

We offer two retirement mechanisms: a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

Position Overview: The Endoscopy Suite at Christiana Hospital is looking for an RN to work a full-time/flex schedule. This is predominantly a DAY shift with possible extended coverage into the evening. Rotation to Wilmington as needed is required. The endoscopy nurse provides nursing care for inpatients and outpatients requiring endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasounds, PEG tube placements, motility studies, pH monitoring, small bowel enterostomy, pleuroscopy, and pulmonary procedures.

This RN also rotates to the prep and recovery side of endoscopy, providing care before and after procedures, including level one Post Anesthesia Care. You will deliver care to inpatients, outpatients and ICU patients, and provide coverage for both sites 7 days per week/24hrs on weekends.

The endoscopy nurse is responsible for the following:

• Assisting the physician with all endoscopic procedures and bronchoscopies.
• Obtaining biopsy and pathology specimens during procedures.
• Ordering additional testing as directed by anesthesiology.
• Coordinating moderate sedation for non-MAC procedures.
• Providing assistance/support to physician and anesthesia during procedures.
• Responding to and acting on emergent situations/codes within the department.
• Educating patient and family about procedures, expectations about medications, disease process, discharge instructions.
• Monitoring patient during recovery phase post anesthesia or moderate sedation including BP, oxygen saturation, respiration, level of consciousness, pain level, EKG rhythm, and pulse.
• On call for all emergent cases.

Requirements:

• BSN required or commitment to obtaining within three years of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in areas of Critical Care, Step-down, Perioperative Services-PACU, HVIS or ED required.
• Previous procedural and GI Lab experience is preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required — must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05

This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, without limitation, skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.