Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its GI - Endoscopy team at Unity Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality patient-centered care during endoscopic and related procedures, with rotating 7a-630p and 8- to 10-hour shifts, and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, safety compliance, and continuing education, with a focus on teamwork and research participation where applicable.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents plan of care and services.
• Adheres to safety, medication administration and documentation policies.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations.
• Completes clinical research utilization form and submits to Nursing Research Department.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens.
• Maintains BLS certification.

Skills

BLS certification

NY RN license

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: GI - Endoscopy

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 Hours

Schedule: 8- and 10-hour shifts rotating between 7a-630p, Monday through Friday; On-call requirements.

SUMMARY:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors - going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Endoscopy

Our Rochester Regional Health gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and other specialists work together to provide advanced preventive, diagnostic, and treatment options for conditions affecting the digestive system- including the stomach, intestines, colon, pancreas, liver, and esophagus. We partner with our patients to determine the best diagnostic or treatment option for them through our key programs. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care during gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies and other advanced and nurse driven procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE: $39.82 - $53.47