GI Lab/Endoscopy RN
Elmira, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – GI Lab / Endoscopy

Location: Elmira, New York
Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Hospital System: Arnot Health
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the GI Lab / Endoscopy is responsible for providing professional nursing care to a designated group of patients. The RN uses the nursing process, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The nurse is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care according to established standards and core nursing values.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing Process

• Perform ongoing, systematic patient assessments focusing on physiological, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Identify individualized expected patient outcomes.
• Develop and prioritize goal-directed plans of care.
• Identify and address patient and family learning needs.
• Implement nursing care skillfully and consistently.
• Document care accurately and timely in patient records.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care and adjust plans as needed.

Professional Performance

• Maintain awareness and application of safety protocols.
• Respond efficiently and calmly in emergency situations following protocols.
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and decision-making for patient populations served.
• Adhere to Medical Center, Division of Nursing, and Unit policies and procedures.
• Incorporate hourly rounding into daily practice.
• Take responsibility and accountability for professional practice.
• Manage legal and ethical aspects of patient care.
• Participate actively in staff development and continuing education.
• Foster effective working relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
• Remain flexible with staffing and conflict resolution.
• Respect patient rights and provide ethical care.
• Stay informed of current nursing research and apply findings as appropriate.
• Prioritize patient care based on needs and available resources.

Required Certifications and Credentials

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• State Nursing License Verification – Must be current and verified within 30 days prior to start
• Arnot Skills Checklist – Unit-specific, updated annually
• Arnot Core Competency Exam – Must score 80% or higher
• Fit Test – Must be completed within the last 12 months; specific approved mask models required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Immunity – Positive titer or vaccination series required
• Hepatitis B Immunity – Positive antibody titer, vaccination series, or Arnot-specific declination form required
• TB Test – Annual testing required with specific timing and follow-up protocols for positives
• Varicella Immunity – Positive titer or vaccination series required
• Tdap Vaccine – Preferred within last 10 years or Arnot-specific declination form
• Physical/Health Statement – Completed within last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening
• Agency Background Check – Must include criminal and employment history checks within last 7 years
• Agency Drug Screen – Must test for specified substances; marijuana testing is prohibited per NY state law
• Driver’s License or State ID – Valid and unexpired
• Arnot Color Headshot – Professional photo required

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Arnot-specific documentation including job description acknowledgment, employment verification, professional references, and internal background checks.
• Compliance with Arnot Health policies including Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, and Parking Registration.
• Participation in Arnot’s self-study and competency quizzes.
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or agency declination (optional).
• Influenza vaccine or declination with mask-wearing requirement (optional).

Core Values

• Accountability for individual nursing practice
• Providing compassionate, holistic care recognizing each patient’s uniqueness
• Collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers
• Effective communication within the healthcare team

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, focusing on high standards of nursing care in the GI Lab / Endoscopy specialty.