RN - GI Lab

Rust Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse that provides comprehensive care to patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures in the GI lab. This role involves collaborating with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The GI Lab RN is responsible for pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedure assistance, and post-procedure recovery and education. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

  

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 10 Hour Day 

 

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. 

  

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

• Shift differentials for nights and weekends

• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles

• Malpractice liability insurance

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

 

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• PALS

• Conduct pre-procedure patient assessments, including health history, vital signs, and patient education.
• Assist gastroenterologists during GI procedures, such as endoscopies and colonoscopies, ensuring proper patient positioning and monitoring.
• Administer medications, including sedation and analgesia, following established protocols.
• Monitor and document patient responses to procedures, identifying and addressing any adverse reactions or complications.
• Provide post-procedure care and instructions, ensuring patients understand recovery guidelines and follow-up care.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control standards in the GI lab.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education to enhance patient outcomes and professional development.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. 
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. 

  

Learn more about our employee benefits. 

  

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community. 

 
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services 

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. 

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. 

  

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. 

USD $51.00/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.