Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY

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About The Position

Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for endoscopic procedures. The nurse assesses and monitors patients, administers medication, documents progress, supports recovery, and manages overall patient care. The role works with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction and advocates for patients and their loved ones through safety interventions, emotional support, and education. Mercy Hospital offers a NYS-designated Stroke Center, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Requirements

Passion for endoscopy.
At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience in a surgical setting; ambulatory experience is preferred.
At least 1 year of medical/surgical experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree; an associate degree may be considered if the candidate is enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
New York Registered Nurse license and registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory surgical-setting experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, support recovery, and manage overall care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
Partner with an interdisciplinary team, including attending physicians, registered nurses, and ancillary staff, to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Advocate for patients and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.