Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our gastroenterology team. The RN will play a crucial role in patient care across clinic visits and procedural settings, including the endoscopy suite. This is a hands‐on position with responsibilities spanning patient assessment, monitoring, patient education, and post‐procedure recovery. This is a part-time position, 2-3 days per week, approximately 20- 25 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre‐procedure assessments (medical history, vital signs, medication review, lab checks)
• Prepare patients for GI procedures (IV insertion, sedation prep, patient instructions)
• Monitor patients during procedures and assist physicians / anesthesiologists as needed
• Provide post‐procedure recovery care: monitor vital signs, assess for complications, ensure safe discharge
• Administer medications / sedation adjuncts per protocol / physician orders
• Triage patient calls or messages, escalate urgent issues to physicians
• Educate patients and caregivers on procedural prep, aftercare, diet, and medications
• Coordinate care: manage referrals, lab orders, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations
• Document thoroughly and accurately in the EMR system
• Ensure endoscopy suite readiness: equipment, sterilization, supplies, safety protocols
• Participate in quality improvement, safety audits, infection control initiatives
• Mentor and collaborate with support staff (LPNs, medical assistants, techs)

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Graduation from accredited nursing program (ADN minimum; BSN preferred)
• Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
• At least 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience , ideally in procedural settings or GI / endoscopy
• Competence in patient assessment, IV insertion, monitoring, recovery care
• Familiarity with GI procedures, sedation practices, and post‐procedure care
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Experience with electronic health records (EMR) and clinical documentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, procedural environment

Preferred / Additional Qualifications:

• Certification in endoscopy nursing or GI specialty
• ACLS certification
• Familiarity with conscious sedation protocols
• Experience with quality improvement / infection control programs

We are a collaborative gastroenterology team dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. We have a strong, established patient base and value building lasting relationships with our patients. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced team while making a meaningful impact through quality, patient-centered care in our community.

Company Description

We are a collaborative gastroenterology team dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. We have a strong, established patient base and value building lasting relationships with our patients. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced team while making a meaningful impact through quality, patient-centered care in our community.

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