GI Lab Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – GI Lab / Endoscopy

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to a group of patients for a designated timeframe. Responsibilities include:

• Performing ongoing and systematic patient assessments focusing on physiological, psychological, and cognitive status
• Analyzing assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses
• Identifying individualized expected patient outcomes
• Formulating and prioritizing goal-directed plans of care
• Implementing nursing care skillfully and consistently
• Documenting care accurately and timely
• Evaluating the effectiveness of care and contributing factors
• Functioning with awareness of safety issues and emergency protocols
• Demonstrating sound knowledge and decision-making for patient populations
• Following all nursing policies and procedures
• Incorporating hourly rounding into daily practice
• Maintaining professional accountability and legal awareness
• Participating in staff development and continuing education
• Collaborating effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and families
• Demonstrating ethical decision-making and sensitivity to patient rights
• Staying current with nursing research and applying findings as appropriate
• Prioritizing patient care based on needs and available resources

Required Credentials & Compliance

• State Nursing License: Verification completed within 30 days prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific, fully completed and updated annually
• Core Competency Exam: Must score 80% or higher on required nursing core competencies
• Health Requirements:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine (optional, or agency declination)
  • MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
  • Fit Test: Annual, completed within last 12 months
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or declination form required
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required or declination with mask-wearing during assignment
  • TB Test: Annual testing with specific requirements for skin or blood tests; follow-up for past positives
  • Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
  • Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years or declination form
  • Physical/Health Statement: Within last 12 months, including vitals and physician approval
• Professional Requirements:

  • Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
  • Background Check: Must be run within 30 days of start, including multiple county and national checks
  • Drug Screen: Within 30 days of start, testing for specified substances (marijuana testing prohibited by NY state)
  • Resume: Complete employment and education history for last 7 years
  • Professional References: Two required (one within last 12 months, one within last 3 years)
  • Employment and Education Verifications as applicable
  • Various signed forms and acknowledgments related to job description, code of conduct, sexual harassment, parking, and assignment confirmation

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN GI Lab / Endoscopy
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Additional Notes

• Must be flexible with staffing patterns and conflict resolution
• Expected to maintain effective communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to ethical nursing practice and patient-centered care is essential

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses specializing in GI Lab / Endoscopy who are seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in New York.