Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assess as per policy. Formulated, prioritizes and documents nursing diagnosis consistent with the assessment data. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the patient's age. Ability to respond to critical situations in a fast paced, busy environment. Managing the care of hemodynamically compromised patients. Ability to revise a plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for daily effectiveness. Procedural department knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Ability to perform treatments and provide services according to scope of practice. Assist with procedures for ASC and In-Patient population. Equipment & Environment: Assemble and Prepare equipment and supplies utilized in the endoscopy suite; troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment like endoscopes, processors, and light sources. Documentation: Accurately record procedure details, specimen handling, and medication administration in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Qualifications

Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse in New York State Critical Care experience required Endoscopy experience preferred PACU experience preferred BCLS/ACLS/PALS required Bachelors preferred Basic Arrhythmia course preferred Conscious Sedation Certification preferred Ability to stand for long periods, move heavy equipment, and assist with patient positioning. Exposure to infectious materials, radiation, and caustic sterilization chemicals.

Education

Associates or better. Bachelor's Science or better in Bachelors Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

NYS Child Abuse Cert NYS RN Registration NYS RN Five Hours CEU Stroke NIHSS Stroke BLS CERT AMERICAN HEART ACLS CERT AMERICAN HEART