Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery Nights

cayugahealthsystem; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 53,216 - 64,995; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System, located in Ithaca, NY, is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse. This position involves providing exceptional care to patients using a person-centered approach. You will engage in planning, assessment, and collaborative goal-setting with patients and families.

A strong understanding of nursing practices, along with a current NYS RN license, is required. The position involves a weekend and holiday rotation, with a pay range of $38.63 to $47.18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN license is mandatory.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with varying needs using person-centered care.
• Plan and establish care goals collaboratively with patients and families.
• Demonstrate technical skills and critical thinking in patient care.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team to meet care goals.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

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.

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 (e.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.

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