Registered Nurse - Behavioral Services / Nights / Full Time

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY seeks a Registered Nurse to join Cayuga Medical Center and deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to the Tompkins County community. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate care plans across patient populations.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, governance involvement, and opportunities for professional growth while maintaining a patient-centered approach and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active New York Nursing license is required; out-of-state nurses may apply
• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications preferred or available during introductory period

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families, prioritizing care based on patient needs and goals
• Demonstrates competence in technical nursing skills and adheres to policies and standards
• Evaluates care effectiveness and documents outcomes and results
• Applies evidence-based practice and participates in governance and program development
• Supports peers and acts as a resource for clinical practice and operations

Skills

Active New York Nursing license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Registered Nurse

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Graduate of an Accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite
• Less than 25% Travel

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $38.63 to $47.18 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].