Job Title
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as an Endoscopy Registered Nurse at an acute care hospital located in Elmira, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to both outpatients and inpatients across two campuses, specializing in gastrointestinal procedures.
The Endoscopy RN is a professional caregiver responsible for managing a group of patients, utilizing the nursing process to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This includes pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure assistance, and post-procedure monitoring and education for patients undergoing various endoscopic interventions.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare team members, adhering to established standards of care and the facility's core values. This position offers an opportunity to apply specialized skills in a dynamic environment, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive and systematic patient assessments, focusing on physiological, psychological, and cognitive status.
- Formulate individualized, goal-directed plans of care based on nursing diagnoses and expected patient outcomes.
- Implement nursing care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, including assisting with endoscopic procedures.
- Provide timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care and interventions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided and patient progress towards outcomes.
- Ensure patient safety by adhering to institutional safety protocols and performing efficiently in emergency situations.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the care and decision-making for designated patient populations.
- Adhere to all Medical Center, Division of Nursing, and Unit-specific policies and procedures.
- Identify patient and significant other learning needs and implement appropriate educational measures.
- Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
- Utilize resources efficiently, prioritizing patient care based on essential needs and available unit resources.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Relevant Endoscopy nursing experience or Operating Room (OR) nursing experience with demonstrated Endoscopy training/experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation).
- Clinical expertise in Endoscopy procedures and patient care.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency patient situations.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated accountability and ethical practice.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day/Evening, primarily AM.
- Shift Duration: 8 hours.
- Typical Hours: Variable shifts between 06:30 AM - 3:00 PM or 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The specific assignment for this contract is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Days per Week: 5 days.
- Call Requirements: Required as needed, typically once per week.
- Weekend Rotation: Every 6th weekend, with flexibility to switch with team members.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks.
- Assignment Dates: November 9, 2026, to February 7, 2027.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred, but not specified as mandatory).