Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Endoscopy is responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse directs and guides patient teaching and ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The role requires adherence to GCMC compliance policies and applicable federal, state, and GCMC regulations and policies. The nurse provides and documents patient assessments, monitors patient condition and safety, administers medications and other treatments, educates patients and families, and contributes to safe discharge planning and continuity of care. The role also includes assisting providers with procedures, using equipment safely, participating in emergency preparedness, infection control, quality improvement, professional development, and clinical learning experiences. Employees may be asked to perform duties outside the specific functions listed.

Requirements

Current New York State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.
Current BLS-CPR certification, or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
Entry-level graduates may qualify according to education requirements.
Specialty-unit experience: at least one year of medical-surgical nursing is preferred.
See core competencies and unit-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred for specialty units.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and document admission, skin-risk, and pain assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
Monitor patients’ vital signs, systems, condition, and safety; report changes and call the CAT team when criteria are met.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products safely and document administration according to policy; insert and maintain IVs using aseptic technique.
Assess and address patient and family education needs, provide teaching materials, and evaluate understanding.
Contribute to or initiate discharge planning, complete pre-discharge checklists, provide instructions using two patient identifiers, and support safe discharge and follow-up.
Assist providers with procedures and treatments, remain competent in unit-specific procedures, and use read-back and SBAR communication as appropriate.
Use hospital equipment safely and according to policy, including patient lift equipment and IV pump guardrails and alarms.
Perform nursing treatments and procedures, conduct and document hourly rounds using the four Ps, and use room whiteboards to communicate with patients and families.
Participate in emergency preparedness procedures, drills, and actual events.
Document patient care and responses accurately, completely, and in real time according to policy.
Participate in professional nursing activities, including quality improvement, committees or teams, staff meetings, clinical updates, and mandatory in-services.
Follow infection-control procedures, including appropriate PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation protocols.
Use the nursing process to identify patient needs, develop and update individualized care plans, implement interventions, and provide discharge instructions.
Support clinical learning experiences for orientees, staff, and students by serving as a preceptor; participate in Nursing Grand Rounds at least quarterly.
Ensure continuity of care through effective patient handoffs, interdisciplinary planning, SBAR, and use of Ticket to Ride.
Perform other duties as assigned.