Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

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

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse - Orthopedics in Ithaca, NY. The RN will support physicians with clinical activities and direct patient care, focusing on phone triage in cardiology, with potential duties in appointment scheduling and nurse visits.

Requires graduation from an accredited RN program and NYS RN licensure; cardiology knowledge and understanding of insurance prior authorizations are preferred. Shifts are 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, onsite.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing care in accordance with NYS Nursing Practice Act.
• Carries out assigned nursing procedures during emergent situations.
• Provides patient education as requested by provider.
• Prepares patient record for visit including chart prep and nurse note documentation.
• Participates in scheduled team meetings to discuss clinical roles and patient concerns.
• Works with team to achieve patient-centered care and quality by implementing best practice standards.
• Shifts start 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday; no on-call or weekends.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

Insurance prior authorization

Manual blood pressure checks

NYS licensure (RN)

Education

Accredited RN program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

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 starting at 7:30am - 5:30 pm M-F no call or 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- 16 Brentwood Dr. Ithaca, NY. 14850. 1122 Commons Ave. Cortland NY

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].

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.