Registered Nurse -Labor & Delivery

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 53,726 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Maternal Child Health department. You will provide direct patient care and collaborate with unit leadership to follow practice guidelines set by AWONN, ACOG, NNA and AORN.

Responsibilities include data collection, planning, and evaluation of patients' physical, development, educational and spiritual needs. Full-time night shift with weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science in Nursing.
• Current NYS RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families, with needs ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex, using a person-centered approach to develop care plans and prioritize nursing care.
• Plans for care, prioritizes needs, and involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by making clinical decisions and addressing potential problems.
• Acts as a resource to peers and remains current on organizational policies and standards.
• Facilitates linking patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed.
• Works to gain knowledge in one or more MCH specialty areas (Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, NICU).
• Full-time night shift with weekend and holiday rotation.

Education

Associates of Applied Science 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.

The Registered Nurse on Maternal Child Health is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to a designated group of patients within the Maternal Child Health department. This position will work collaboratively with Unit leadership to follow the scope of practice for nursing governing bodies that apply to Maternal Child Health (AWONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN). These responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, emotional educational and spiritual needs.

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.
• Plans for care of patients, demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, prioritizing both planned and unplanned events, and proactively addressing potential and actual problems.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on CMC policies, procedures and standards. Acts as a resource to peers.
• Interventions for the attainment of care goals reflect resourceful involvement of CMC health team members. Facilitates the linking of patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed.
• Actively works to obtain knowledge base in 1 or more of the specialty areas within MCH (Pediatrics, Labor& Delivery, NICU).
• Full time night position weekend and holiday rotation.

Required Skills And Experience

• Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
• Current NYS RN license

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Will obtain BLS during introductory period, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Previous experience in Maternal Child Health

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (g. use of the computer keyboard) light lifting in regards to patient care. Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time as it pertains to patient care. Must be physically able to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite

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.