Registered Nurse - Cayuga Immediate Care

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Onsite care setting

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse to support physicians in the cardiology practice with phone triage and patient care. The RN will work 4 ten-hour shifts weekly with daytime hours onsite at Cayuga Park.

Responsibilities include nursing care under NYS Act, patient education, chart prep, and collaboration with LPNs and MAs. Ideal candidates have RN graduation and NYS licensure; cardiology knowledge and prior authorization experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited RN program.
• Current NYS RN licensure.
• Cardiology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing care in accordance with NYS Nursing Practice Act.
• Carries out assigned nursing procedures with calmness during emergent situations.
• Provides patient education as requested by the provider.
• Prepares patient records for visits, including chart prep and nurse note documentation.
• Participates in scheduled team meetings to discuss clinical roles, processes and patient concerns.
• Works with team to achieve patient-centered care and quality by following best practice standards.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

Prior authorization knowledge

Blood pressure measurement

Education

Graduation from accredited RN program

Current NYS licensure as a registered nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cayuga Immediate Care

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.

The role of the registered nurse is to support the physicians and/or mid-level providers in the practice with clinical activities and direct patient care. The RN's focus in the cardiology practice will be phone triage and you must have attention to detail and ability to prioritize the acuity of each situation. Other responsibility may be to assist in appointment scheduling, nurse visits and other related activities for optimal patient service. RN's by nature of licensure have an oversight responsibility to other clinical staff (LPN and MA).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs professional nursing care in accordance with NYS Nursing Practice Act
• Carries out all assigned nursing procedures while maintaining a calm and profession demeanor during emergent situations
• Provides patient education, as requested provider
• Prepares patient record for visit, including but not limited to chart prep and nurse note documentation
• Participates in scheduled team meetings to discuss clinical roles, processes and patient concerns
• Works well with members of the team to achieve patient centered care as well as quality by implementing best practice standards
• The shifts for the RN position are 4 10 hour shifts a week. Monday - Friday shifts are 8:30am - 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am - 6:00pm, rotating weekends.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Graduation from accredited RN program
• Current NYS licensure as a registered nurse

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of Cardiology diseases and treatment
• Knowledge of medical insurance carriers and how to obtain prior authorization
• Knowledge and ability to perform manual blood pressure checks

Physical Requirements:

• Standing-70%
• Sitting-30%
• Reaching-50%
• Lifting-must be able to lift 40 lbs

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite- Cayuga Park

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $37.05 to $44.65 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].