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Jamaica Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - ENDOSCOPY

Jamaica Hospital, New York, New York, us, 10261


DEPARTMENT:

ENDOSCOPY/BRONCHOSCOPY

DAY SHIFT: M - F

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

a member of the Medisys Health Network is a 404-bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and

Level I Trauma and Stroke Center . We provide general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off campus, ambulatory surgery, and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. We are currently seeking experienced

Registered Nurses

for immediate full-time day shift opportunities in our

Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy Department .

DUTIESAs an RN in our Endoscopy department, you will essentially function as a self-directed nurse, assuming responsibility for patient care and patient flow of Gastroenterology patients through the Endoscopy unit.Assuming shared responsibility for the collaborative screening of consults requesting services.Educating patients and family members in understanding pre, intra, and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing endo/ASU/bronchoscopy procedures.Accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients in relation to the diagnosis, optimal treatment options, psychosocial impact, and individualized plan of care.Collaborating with primary caregivers, surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and other health team professionals to implement plan of care for the patient.Tagged as: endo, endoscopy

Requirements

Current NYS RN licensurePrior Endoscopy experience wanted, but willing to train.Certification in this area of specialty is preferred.Adept and proficient in IV PlacementCurrent ACLS/BCLS required.Excellent Oral and written communication skills required.