About This Role
This nursing role in the GI - Endoscopy department at Unity Hospital focuses on providing exceptional patient care during gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures. The position suits a Registered Nurse who can work rotating shifts and meet on-call requirements, making a positive difference for patients, families, and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient)
- Communicate and document assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team
- Utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
- Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals
- Comply with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation
- Revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation appropriately
- Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States
- Complete a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year
- Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Nice to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- At least 6 months experience
Benefits
- Potential for additional pay components
Important Details
- Schedule: 8- and 10-hour shifts rotating between 7a-6:30p Monday through Friday; On-call requirements
- Full-time orientation: 40 hours per week is required
Physical Requirements
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning
- Perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments
- High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns
