Registered Nurse (P/T) - G.I.

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is hiring a Registered Nurse at Norwalk Hospital to provide direct and indirect care in admitting, recovery, and procedural rooms. Candidates must have GI Procedure Room experience and a current RN License in the state of Connecticut. The position involves significant manual and physical effort, with a focus on fostering teamwork and maintaining patient care standards.

Join a department dedicated to Gastroenterology and contribute to a positive working environment while participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have GI Procedure Room experience.
• Current RN License in State of Connecticut required.
• Credentials: RN, BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in admitting, recovery, and procedural rooms.
• Administer medication/IV solutions according to hospital policy.
• Participate in staff development and continuing education programs.

Skills

GI Procedure Room experience

Good organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent problem-solving

Teaching skills

Education

Associate's Level Degree

Current RN License in State of Connecticut

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Must have GI Procedure Room experience. Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Provide direct and indirect nursing care in admitting, recovery, and procedural rooms at Norwalk Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Nursing Standards of practice to include: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.
• Practices according to Unit-based Protocols.
• Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information as needed.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others.
• Plans and provides appropriate instruction.
• Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching.
• Participates in unit-based activities and nursing/hospital committees.
• Attends staff development – Continuing Education Programs and attends JCAHO and OSHA programs annually.
• Maintains and updates educational record.
• Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork.
• Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide a therapeutic environment.
• Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills, able to assist in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel.

Education & Qualifications

Education: Associate's Level Degree.

Required: Current RN License in State of Connecticut. Credentials: RN, BLS.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity.
Occupational: Significant occupational risk.
Physical Effort: Very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs force.
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Department & Organization

Department: Gastroenterology.
Org Unit: 415.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association.