Inpatient Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary: The inpatient (IP) RN is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The IP RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Required Qualifications
Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

An Endoscopy Nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (EGDs), bronchoscopies, and related interventions. The nurse plays a critical role in patient safety, comfort, and procedural efficiency before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.