Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is hiring an RN for our Onsite Ithaca, NY operations. You will join a collaborative team in a fast-paced OR environment, with orientation lasting 3-6 months and access to advanced simulation resources. This full-time role offers day/evening shifts, no weekends or on-call requirements.

Required NY nursing license or ability to obtain one and an Associate Degree in Nursing. BLS/ACLS/PALS are preferred and may be obtained during introductory period.

Qualifications

• Active NY Nursing license or ability to obtain.
• Associates Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assesses patient physical condition and reviews history, vital signs, and diagnostic studies.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education and assesses patient knowledge and coping ability.
• Utilizes Universal Protocol per Cayuga Medical Center policy.
• Documents monitoring and physiologic responses to interventions and alerts the surgical team of changes.
• Adheres to infection control policies and proper hand hygiene methods.
• Adheres to safety policies and communicates with other departments as needed.
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time RN position with 8 or 10-hour shifts; hours vary from 0700-1800; no weekends, no holidays, no call.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

The Operating Room offers the opportunity to work in a fast paced environment with an energetic and stimulating group of providers and colleagues. OR orientation is 3-6 months, depending on previous experience, guided by PeriOp 101 through AORN, and using a didactic education model, in conjunction with hands‑on learning. Skill development resources include a StimLab, Virtual Reality Headset, StimMan, and access to CNOR education, along with organization-wide resources. OR RNs are able to develop their skills in both scrub and circulation responsibilities, and case variety allows for new experiences on a consistent basis. Cayuga Medical Center also houses a DaVinci Surgical System for robotic‑assisted procedures.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assesses patient physical condition. Reviews history & physical, vital signs, diagnostic studies, reports any abnormalities.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education. Assess knowledge level, ability to understand and coping mechanisms of patient and support system and educate as needed.
• Appropriately utilizes Universal Protocol per Cayuga Medical Center policy.
• Communicates and documents monitoring and physiologic responses to interventions (e.g. Medications, vital signs, LOC, skin color, change in physical status, etc.) to alert surgeon/anesthesiologist of changes that may require medical intervention.
• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and correct hand washing/scrubbing technique.
• Demonstrates adherence to safety policies.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with other departments (Main Campus or SC, ED, Radiology, ICU, etc).
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time RN position. 8 or 10hr shifts are an option. Hours may vary between 0700-1800. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

Required Skills And Experience

• Active New York Nursing license or ability to obtain
• Associates Degree in Nursing

Preferred Skills And Experience

• BLS, ACLS, PALS (new hires have the opportunity to obtain these certifications during introductory period)

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, Travel and Shift Requirements

• Onsite - Ithaca, NY
• Less than 25% travel expected
• Full Time Days/Evenings

Pay Range Disclosure

• $39.63 to $48.18 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].