Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy Per Diem

Northwell Health•New York, NY

About The Position

Per diem Registered Nurse role in Endoscopy. Performs an age-specific plan of care for an assigned group of patients through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The nurse assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies expected outcomes, develops individualized care plans, implements and evaluates care, and documents patient status and responses. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments safely, assisting with diagnostic procedures, providing patient and family education and discharge instructions, coordinating referrals, and supporting patient safety. The nurse also collaborates with and provides direction to other care team members, performs skin and wound-care procedures, and contributes to performance improvement activities. The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. BCLS, ACLS, or PALS is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. Nurses hired after September 1, 2010 must enroll in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of their employment date. Endoscopy experience is preferred. The posting includes a salary range and/or hourly rate but does not specify an amount.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
BCLS, ACLS, or PALS required.
If hired after September 1, 2010, enroll in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status, mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition, pain, and pain management.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic needs, and expectations of care.
Identify patient problems and teaching needs; establish individualized patient goals and measurable outcomes.
Develop and document plans of care and priorities, coordinating the use of supplies, equipment, and medication.
Implement and revise care plans; maintain patient safety; administer prescribed treatments; use patient-care equipment; observe and document patient conditions and responses.
Respond effectively to emergencies and maintain a calm, restful environment.
Communicate with patients, families, caretakers, physicians, and other care team members; participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate care outcomes, document effectiveness, conduct variance analysis, and contribute to systems that improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to plan and carry out treatment; assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition or treatment.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to patient care, support care, and clerical associates and ensure timely completion.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other necessary skin-care procedures.
Administer and document medications correctly and safely, including IV push medications according to departmental policy; prepare local solutions and IV drips; educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Provide patient and family education, communicate assessment data to care team members and appropriate agencies, use available teaching resources, and evaluate and document the effectiveness of teaching.
Perform related duties as required.