Full Time RN
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse at Rochester Gastroenterology Associates (RGA), you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with gastrointestinal conditions, focusing on direct, personalized, and compassionate care. You will collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments. You will advocate for patients by addressing their needs and concerns promptly and effectively. This position is at the Canal landing location. The role collaborates with physicians and the Nurse Manager to provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Duties include patient assessment, procedural assistance, recovery care, patient education, and maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least two years of Registered Nurse experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance.
- Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment, start IVs, administer medications, and perform patient care activities.
- Visual acuity for patient assessment, monitoring equipment, medication preparation, and documentation.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
- Frequent use of computers, keyboards, telephones, and other office and medical equipment.
- Ability to assist with patient positioning and transport as needed.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection.
- Ability to maintain concentration and multitask in a fast-paced procedural setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Endoscopy or procedural nursing experience.
- Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment, supplies, and medications for scheduled procedures each day.
- Ensure procedure rooms are stocked and equipment is functioning properly before procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, including reviewing medications, baseline vital signs, allergies, medical and surgical history, and compliance with preparation instructions.
- Establish IV access for conscious sedation, antibiotics, IV fluids, and other medications as needed.
- Administer conscious sedation medications and continuously monitor patients for adverse reactions, intervening rapidly when necessary.
- Collaborate with providers during procedures and assist with collecting and handling pathology specimens.
- Provide complete verbal handoff reports to recovery room nursing staff.
- Provide post-procedure monitoring and nursing care appropriate to the procedure performed.
- Provide discharge instructions and educational materials to patients and family members.
- Assess and document patients’ return to a safe physiological baseline before discharge.
- Assist with cleaning and turning over procedure rooms to support procedural flow and scheduling efficiency.
- Prepare pathology specimens for courier pickup and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.
- Assist with post-procedure follow-up calls and next-day appointment confirmation calls.
- Maintain patient and procedure logs as required.
- Maintain daily narcotic inventory and documentation logs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Review daily procedure schedules in Athena and assist medical office staff with patient selection criteria and chart review.
- Use Provation for pre-, intra-, and post-procedure documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
