Registered Nurse- Endoscopy

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in support of the Endoscopy services at Keesler AFB, MS.  Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity.www.erpinternational.com

 

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!  ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

 

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00am and 6:00pm, including a one hour lunch, 8 hour shift 

No Weekends or Holidays!

 

Core Registered Nurse Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
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• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

 

 Registered Nurse Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice IAW all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues.
• Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
• Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as intravenous (IV) infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, electrocardiogram (EKG) units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.
• Ability to administer medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, and topically.
• Work proactively with the Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab team to continually assess patient' s discharge planning needs and ensure timely discharge of patient.
• Function independently in administering treatments and procedures, and in using endoscopy equipment. Treatments include IV sedation (Conscious Sedation), IV cannulation and therapy (including antibiotics and blood products).
• Procedures include assisting with endoscopy procedures, as needed, pH probe insertion and monitoring, prepping patients for procedures. Recovering patients from sedation effects is needed for specific patients (i. e. Patient on isolation precautions are recovered in the clinic).
• Transfer patients to the recovery area and recover patients in the Gastroenterology Recovery Unit (GRU).
• Performs a full range of nursing procedures such as: IV fluid administration, oxygen administration, vital signs, specimen collection and other unit specific procedures as prescribed by the provider.
• Completes orientation and competency verification programs IAW unit guidelines.
• Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
• Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as directed.
• Provides relevant and timely information to these groups, and assists with decision-making and process improvement. Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
• Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Will comply with the wear, use, and maintenance of all required personal protective equipment (to include, but not limited to respiratory protection) as required to perform normal duties, as identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering occupational health surveillance.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:* Education: Associates Degree of Nursing.* Experience: A minimum of 24 months experience as a clinical nurse in the medical/surgical or critical care inpatient setting, and 12 months experience months experience in post anesthesia/sedation within the last 36 mont * Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse as required in the TO.* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification. * Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.