RN Per Diem - Endoscopy Medical Procedure Unit, Torrance

The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the nursing process and other input from healthcare team members.

The staff RN must be able to travel to another UCLA facility to assist with coverage when needed. Performs clinical nursing duties that includes but not limited to assisting physicians in performing procedures in endoscopy area, GI lab, administering medications and, monitoring vital signs and medications, and provide health education, procedure instruction/information to patients and families.

Responsible for the all-around healthcare needs of patients who are under the care management of the faculty members on an as needed basis. Acts as liaison between the MDs, the patients (including the family and staff members), schedulers, clinic staff and UCLA and non-UCLA physicians involved with the patients' healthcare. Provides up-to-date patient status reporting to the physicians and nurse supervisor by presenting laboratory or procedural results either in written or verbal form as well as conveying information from patients.

This is a per diem position that may convert to career.

Salary: $87.47/hourly

* BSN or MSN

Current valid CA RN License

* BCLS and ACLS from the ARC or AHA

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* Ability to travel between the endoscopy area/GI lab when necessary.

* Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of care specific to endoscopy area/GI Laboratory

* Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and ability to identify dysrhythmias.

Preferred:

* GI Experience

Conscious Sedation Experience