Brookhaven Gastroenterology is looking PT/FT RN to join our team.

The Registered Nurse will share responsibility for admitting, assisting the Physician, monitoring the patient during the procedure, and recovering the patient post procedure. In addition, the nurse may oversee maintaining the emergency cart, ordering, and inventorying medication, giving pre-procedure instruction and participating in Quality Management projects.

Ensures a safe, clean environment and to prevent operational delays.

Ensures the patients are properly prepared for surgery by checking chart completeness, check consents, and pre-op assessments, and makes sure that necessary forms are present for anesthesia. Informs the appropriate persons when any abnormal findings are identified.

Promotes physical comfort and safety in lifting and positioning patients by demonstrating the knowledge of circulatory and respiratory functioning.

Recognizes and intervenes in life threatening emergencies, including the administration of emergency drugs, and defibrillator or other emergency treatment.

Ensures sterility of all equipment and surgical supplies. Monitors sterile technique and handles breaks in technique appropriately. Ensures that all equipment and supplies are available and in working order for each case.

Anticipates surgeon’s requirements and assists physician as necessary with procedures.

Follow established regulation and techniques in handling instruments, sponges, sutures and other items. Report and record data required for hospital, patient, and nursing records.

Assists in directing and teaching paramedical team members including volunteers.

Prepares operative skin, administers medication and other therapeutic proceedings and observes the patient’s response quickly notifying appropriate party of significant change.

Adheres to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.

EMR entry and maintenance as well as post-procedure follow-up calls.

· A successful applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

· GI experience preferred

· Current NY RN license

· Knowledge of EMR and medical terminology.

· BLS/ACLS Certification Preferred, required within 6 months of hire

· Must be a team-player with excellent multi-tasking and interpersonal skills

· Compassion for patient needs and a high degree of professionalism