Registered Nurse, Endoscopy - Full time Contract- FlexStaff

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy - Full time Contract- FlexStaff New York, New York, United States Job Info Job Identification 187637 Job Category Direct Patient Care Nursing Posting Date 04/30/2026, 11:34 PM Locations 100 East 77th Street, New York, NY, 10075, US Minimum Salary/Range* 52.0000 Maximum Salary/Range* 90.0000 Shift Begin Time 10:00 AM Shift End Time 7:00 PM Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Responsibilities Assess the patient’s physiologic health status. Conduct patient interview, explain policies and procedures to patient/significant others, review patient’s chart and answer questions correctly and courteously. Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status. Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjust plan of care, as appropriate. Assess level of pain and pain management. Communicate/document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care. Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care. Determine coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend. Identify cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction. Communicate and document psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services. Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identify patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develop patient outcome statement(s) and establish individualized patient goals. Formulate the plan of care and establish the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome. Identify care activities and establish the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome. Coordinate cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome. Document the plan of care and collaborate with physicians and other health team members. Maintain constant vigilance over patient care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed. Exercise professional skills related to the plan of care. Reassess patients as needed and appropriately revise plan of care. Correctly administer prescribed treatments. Correctly use equipment necessary for patient care. Provide emotional support to patient and significant other. Apply scientific principles in performing procedures; carry them out safely, timely and efficiently. Make accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures. Report and record the same as appropriate. Keep accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses. Use appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Act rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicate effectively with patient’s family or caretakers. Participate in planning for discharge and coordinate referrals, as appropriate. Provide discharge instructions to patient and significant other. Demonstrate ability to measure effectiveness of care and document the same. Perform variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement. Design, implement and evaluate systems to improve care in the unit. Collaborate with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provide direction to other members of the care team. Collaborate with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interpret and implement treatment regimen as prescribed by the physician. Assist the physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Keep the patient care manager/designee and/or physician abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate. Use clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the patient care associate, support care associate and clerical service associate to ensure timely completion. Perform grade I‑IV decubitus care. Apply simple dressings, maintaining aseptic technique. Apply warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure. Perform irrigations, consistent with facility procedure. Perform other skin‑care procedures as necessary. Administer medications correctly and safely. Correctly identify medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient. Meet standard on medication administration examination. Demonstrate preparation of local solutions. Demonstrate preparation of I.V. drips. Administer and document medication correctly. Administer IVP medication per department policy and procedure. Educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions. Participate in patient and family education. Provide the patient with an explanation of his/her condition. Communicate assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and appropriate agencies. Recognize and utilize health teaching opportunities and resources/materials available for this teaching. Provide early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post‑hospital care. Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and document the same. Perform related duties, as required. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Associate’s Degree in Nursing, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required. BLS required, plus specialized certifications as needed. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 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