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Island Rn information

What is the difference between Island Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectIsland RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)RN license, BLS, ACLS, Trauma Nursing Certification (TNCC) often preferred
Work EnvironmentRemote or island healthcare settings, clinics, small hospitalsHigh-pressure hospital ER, urban or suburban emergency departments
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, remote healthcare providers in island regionsHospitals, trauma centers, urgent care facilities

Island Rns typically work in remote or island healthcare settings, focusing on general patient care in smaller facilities. Emergency Room Nurses work in fast-paced hospital ERs, handling trauma and urgent cases. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work environments and daily responsibilities differ significantly.

What unique challenges do nurses face when working on an island, and how can they prepare for them?

Island RNs often encounter challenges such as limited access to specialized medical resources, the need to handle a wider variety of cases, and occasional isolation from larger healthcare networks. To prepare, it's important to develop strong clinical assessment skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or in small teams. Building solid relationships with local healthcare providers and staying updated through remote continuing education can also help overcome these challenges and ensure high-quality patient care.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Island RN?

To thrive as an Island RN, you need strong clinical and emergency care skills, a nursing degree, active RN licensure, and experience working independently in remote or rural settings. Familiarity with telemedicine systems, emergency medical equipment, and electronic health records is often required. Excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills are crucial for handling diverse patient needs and limited resources. These abilities ensure effective patient care, quick decision-making, and optimal health outcomes in isolated healthcare environments.

What is an Island RN?

An Island RN is a Registered Nurse who works on an island, often in remote or rural healthcare settings. These nurses provide comprehensive care to residents and visitors, frequently managing a wide range of medical needs due to limited local resources. Island RNs may work independently or as part of a small team, handling emergency care, routine check-ups, and patient education. They play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of island communities, often adapting to unique challenges such as transportation delays or supply shortages.
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PRN OR Circulating RN

United Surgical Partners

Discovery Bay, CA • On-site

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Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram .

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a GI Technician-Endoscopy- Part Time, Day.

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for preparing the procedure room. Facilitates the availability of all equipment for both advanced and routine endoscopic procedures. Provides safe, therapeutic, age-specific care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Adheres to strict scope/equipment reprocessing guidelines. Assists with patient transport and cleaning duties necessary for the orderly functioning of the procedure rooms and unit. Assists with ensuring proper par levels of advanced and standard endoscopic supplies are maintained within budget.

Job Responsibilities:

* Performs other duties as assigned * Sets-up procedure rooms in an organized and timely manner ensuring supplies and equipment needed. Performs a variety of cleaning duties necessary to the orderly functioning of the procedure rooms and unit. Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment including security of belongings. Complies with regulatory and quality policies governing safety standards and infection control. Monitors product supply usagewaste reduction. * Adheres to strict scope reprocessing standards based on model of endoscope, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory safety standards. Initiates corrective action if breaks in protocol occur. Properly documents reprocessing protocol. * Accurately and promptly reports all changes in patient condition and pertinent patient information to the registered nurse. Assists patient, family, visitors, and health care team members by answering questions, delivering messages, and giving information within the scope of practice. Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational, and responds to emergency situations as appropriate. * Provides direct patient care utilizing Winthrops policyprocedure, patient care guidelines, physician's orders, and endoscopy skill set. Assists and supports team members accordingly. * Participates in orientation of new employees, unit based quality improvement measures and keeps current in Endoscopic and other related areas. * Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the facility. Sanitizes transport equipment according to infection control policy.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School or GED. Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) (As of 7/15/17). Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. SGNA) Associates Program (NewlyHired/transferred employees within first year of employment). SGNA Advanced Associates Program(NewlyHired/transferred employees within first year of employment). 1 - 2 years Nursing Assistant or equivalent. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal, problem solving, critical thinking skills. Basic computer skills. Must have one of the following: (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), (2) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or (3) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER)..

Required Licenses: SGNA Advanced Assoc, SGNA Associates

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
If you wish to view NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.37 - $30.21 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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  • Minimum of 6 months of experience performing duties as outlined above
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and your own vehicle is a plus

· Current (HCA) Home Care Aide Registry number with State preferred


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