Job SummarynnResponsible for the delivery of the patient through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for sedating patients before procedures, administering the necessary medication to patients and keeping the patient informed throughout the duration of the procedure, among other duties. Team members will need to demonstrate empathy and care towards patients, attending to their physical and emotional needs.nnDuties and ResponsibilitiesnnCollect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data and information that is relevant to the patient's care. Utilize data collected to plan and prepare for nursing care.nnPerform assessment of the patient.nnFormulate and implement nursing care plan.nnConduct post-operative evaluation of the patient's response and outcome.nnProvide direct patient care during procedure to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.nnContinuously evaluate the patient's response to nursing interventions and modify the nursing care plan to achieve the desired outcome.nnParticipate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records and traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.nnParticipate in overall department functions including, but not limited to training of new staff, maintaining appropriate statistics, assisting with Quality Assurance projects, education to improve self and others, and attending staff meetings and annual educational in-services as required.nnPerform any other duties assigned.nnQualificationsnnRequirements and QualificationsnnBS in Nursing with 2-4 years of experience preferred.nnAAS in Nursing with 3-5 years of experience preferred.nnCurrent NYS RN license in good standing.nnBLS, ACLS & PALS certification.nnPhysical DemandsnnPosition requires manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.nnInvolves standing, sitting, and walking.nnEmployee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds; normal visual acuity and hearing are required.