Full Time - Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit

Cayuga Medical Center • Full-time • Ithaca, NY, US • $38 - $47 / hour • 11m ago

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Surgical Short Stay Unit

Position Status: Full Time, 36 hours per week

Schedule: 3x12s, self-scheduling for day/night shift (one type of shift for the entire 8 week scheduling block), every 3rd weekend required

Rotating weekends, training on the floor. Exciting and rewarding position on a Surgical Floor.

RN to Patient Ratio: 1:5

Position Summary: Registered Nurses at Cayuga Medical Center are an integral part of the collaborative interdisciplinary team devoted to the delivery of comprehensive and compassionate care to the Tompkins County community. RNs are able to practice at their full scope of practice, and have the opportunity to engage in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services with the goal of improving patient outcomes, and execute an optimal plan of care in a shared governance environment.

Cayuga Medical Center values employee growth, collaboration, and compassionate patient care. A career at CMC offers support at any point of your career, and tools for advancement, including a clinical ladder, tuition assistance, access to training and certification modules, and more!

Location: Cayuga Medical Center Main Campus - Ithaca, NY

Department Specific: The Surgical Short Stay Unit offers the opportunity to work with a high variety case mix and acuity for a diverse population of patients. Orientation is up to 3 months long, and is tailored to the individual needs of the employee. Employees are welcomed into a compassionate and supportive and collaborative team, in a shared governance environment. Employees are also offered an array of opportunities within the department such as charge, Team Lead, participation in developmental projects and access to a plethora of organizational resources for continuing education.

Essential Functions:

Assesses patients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience. Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care plans and in prioritizing nursing care to meet patient and family needs, and demonstrates ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
Demonstrates competence and resourcefulness in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Acts as a resource to peers, and attains involvement from other health team members.
Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, shows follow through on delivery, and demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addressing potential and actual problems, and executing compliant clinical documentation.
Demonstrates awareness of the value and relevance of research and evidence based practice in nursing, and is self-directed in assuming responsibilities within the team and care delivery system.
Assists peers and team members in acquiring department specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Is recognized as a department resource for clinical practice, operational systems, and provides leadership in implementing the standards of patient care.

Requirements:

License: Active New York Nursing license, out of state nurses are still eligible to apply
Minimum education: Associates Degree in Nursing
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (new hires have the opportunity to obtain these certifications during introductory period)
Physical: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treat all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.

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