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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice in the State of Georgia and the Center's policies and procedures. May be asked to supervise the Endoscopy Center in the absence of the Charge Nurse and with a registered nurse on site. Responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the nursing care given to patients. Perform those functions delegated and assigned by the Registered Nurse. REPORTS TO: Nurse ManagerQUALIFICATIONS:Current State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.Membership in GI specialty or other local, state, or national professional societies encouraged.Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. ACLS certification is recommended, but (link removed)pletion of Airway Management Module is required prior to administering IV conscious sedation. Score of 100% on conscious sedation module (link removed) uncomplicated situations the LPN works with minimal guidance and (link removed) more complex situations, the LPN functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse.Must be self-directed and able to work independently. Must be able to successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy centerLocation: Northwest Endoscopy CenterAddress: 488 Kennesaw Avenue, NW, Marietta, GA 30060
Shift: Day Shift, M-F
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Endoscopy Nurse
General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS
Lighthouse Medical Staffing
