Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in our Endoscopy unit, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. Your expertise and compassionate approach will help create a comfortable and supportive environment for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Procedure Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments, including reviewing medical histories, allergies, and current medications to ensure safe and appropriate care.
2. Patient Education: Provide clear and concise pre-procedure instructions to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
3. Procedure Support: Assist physicians and other team members during endoscopic procedures, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and medications.
4. Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, anesthesia levels, and overall condition during procedures, promptly addressing any changes or complications.
5. Post-Procedure Care: Care for patients in the immediate post-procedure phase, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring a smooth recovery process.
6. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed electronic medical records, documenting all aspects of patient care, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
7. Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols and maintain a clean and sterile environment in the endoscopy unit.
8. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies and provide life-saving interventions as needed.
9. Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, preferences, and concerns are respected and addressed.
10. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with [Insert Number] years of experience in endoscopy or a related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and excellent critical thinking abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

13 week assignment
40 hrs
Days, 7:30a-4p
On call every 5-7 weeks
BLS & ACLS certs required
NY license
Outpatient and inpatient services. Includes moderate sedation and anesthesia. Colonoscopy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCPY license
EPIC and Endosoft charting
10/09 start
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