Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Motility (Full Time)

Job Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Work Shift : Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week (four 10-hour shifts). Shifts are 7 : 00am - 5 : 30pm.

Job Description :

Endoscopy RN 40 Hours Days, 4 Ten hour shifts, 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm

Work for a nationally renowned, world-class Boston- area health system without fighting traffic and paying for parking!

Lahey Health believes that the nurse-patient relationship, continuity of care and personal accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care.

As our Endoscopy Department continues to grow, we are seeking experienced and qualified nurses to join our team. Endoscopy provides comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopic service to our patients. More than 17,000 procedures are performed annually. Our nursing team provides comprehensive pre, intra, and post care to patients undergoing a wide variety of endoscopic procedures such as :

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the evaluation and management of bile duct obstruction and gallstones.

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal submucosal tumors and staging of esophageal cancer, treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding using the latest hemostatic techniques, and expandable stent placement for treatment of strictures of the esophagus, duodenum and colon.

Radiofrequency Ablation and Cryotherapy

Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

Routine endoscopies such as colonoscopy for colorectal screening and polyp surveillance and upper endoscopy for the evaluation for ulcers and acid reflux disease

Our active esophageal motility laboratory performs esophageal manometry, and both catheter-based and Bravo-capsule based ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring.

Motility RN Roles And Responsibilities

Internal and External Referral Review

Internal referrals from Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, ENT, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

Communication with Referring Providers

Correct orders and correct test

Correct patient information

Communication with Patient

Discussion with Patient, including template for clinical review

Pre-Screening Questions

Review of Pre-Procedure Instructions

Diet modifications

Address patient concerns

Increase study success

Scheduling Logistics

Coordination of appointment

Coordination of equipment availability

Coordination of motility lab procedures with endoscopy procedures (BRAVO / FLIP)

Coordination of correct orders, scheduling, sedation requirements, and linking of procedure to reading attending

Post-Procedure

Manually enter symptom reports

Equipment Processing

Communication with patient on proper equipment use

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Current Massachusetts registered Nurse license required.

Current BLS certification with American Heart Association

BSN preferred

Minimum 3 year of previous of critical care or Nursing experience in acute care or sub-acute setting required

Telemetry experience required, critical care preferred

Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read / comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled