Clinical Nurse, Endoscopy

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Department: Endoscopy Lab
Position Type: Unscheduled/Per-diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable

Your role with us

As a Clinical Nurse in our Endoscopy department, you'll be part of a collaborative and compassionate team dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Our four-room unit supports both inpatient and outpatient populations ranging from healthy to critically ill, including adults, adolescents, and geriatric patients. You'll play a critical role in every stage of the endoscopy process, supporting intraoperative care, administering RN-led procedures such as pH and motility tests, and collaborating with anesthesia services for most procedures. Your expertise and patient-centered approach will help ensure smooth procedures, quick recovery, and excellent patient outcomes. We're looking for nurses who are not only clinically competent but also passionate about teamwork, safety, and continued professional growth.

What you'll do

• Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and educational needs prior to, during, and after procedures.
• Deliver individualized, age-appropriate nursing care based on patient care plans, using critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Plan interventions and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure safe and efficient care transitions.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly and accurately in the EMR system.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the entire care team using standardized tools like SBAR.
• Lead with integrity and collaboration, stepping into charge nurse responsibilities when needed, and participating in unit-based performance improvement activities.
• Prioritize safety by following infection control procedures, proper equipment handling, and ensuring a clutter-free environment.
• Optimize resources by supporting inventory management, floating as needed, and promoting efficient workflows across units.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Minimum of one year of RN staff nurse experience.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.