Endoscopy Assessment RN at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

** $2,500 Sign On Bonus, payable after your first 90 days of employment!! **



We are committed to ensuring staffing that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, access for patients, growth, and a positive and healthy practice environment. This role, along with other newly created positions, provides additional Registered Nurses at the bedside, giving you more quality time with your patients.



About Us

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.



Accolades and Recognition

Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating
• The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
• The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
• Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital



Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
• a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
• a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
• 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
• opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement


The Endoscopy Assessment RN is responsible for performing pre-procedure nursing assessment of patients undergoing elective endoscopic procedures. The Endoscopy Assessment RN coordinates the pre-procedure process (i.e. sending information packets and prep instructions), completes the patient assessment, and identifies and documents findings. The Endoscopy Assessment RN communicates the appropriate information to the physician, nursing personnel, social services, etc. and screens all referrals for appropriateness of patients being booked for procedures.


This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.


This position reports to the Manager, Endoscopy and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.



Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required; BSN preferred


• Strong assessment skills evidenced by experience or evaluation required


• Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice nursing as a registered nurse required


• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required


• Advanced assessment/interview course required


• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with the peri-operative/endoscopy nursing process required


• Demonstrated ability to resolve inter-disciplinary and interdepartmental problems in an effective manner required


• Demonstrated effective use of change process required

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply. Apply Now