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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Clinical Nurse RN - GI Lab

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • A current Missouri Registered Nurse license is required.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification are required.
  • The ability to perform independently in critical situations is required.
  • At least 2 years of critical care or related experience in intensive care, coronary care, gastroenterology, post-anesthesia care, or an emergency department is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the assessment and care of patients undergoing gastroenterology procedures, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care.
  • Assist with endoscopic procedures and other gastrointestinal procedures, including liver biopsies, anorectal and esophageal manometry, 24-hour pH testing, capsule endoscopy, and paracentesis.
  • Provide moderate sedation when needed.
  • Follow established standards and practices under the direction of a gastroenterologist.
  • Set up equipment for the procedure being performed.
  • Obtain and record patient data, assess patients during procedures, and deliver therapy.
  • Participate in the on-call team for emergency procedures after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
  • Initiate emergency interventions as appropriate.
  • Ensure the appropriate care, cleaning, and maintenance of all equipment.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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