Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit Days

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.

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Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit

Registered Nurses at Centralus are key members of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the Tompkins County community. Practicing to the full scope of their license, RNs actively contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services, collaborating with colleagues in a shared governance environment to improve patient outcomes and deliver optimal patient-centered care

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive patient and family assessments and develops person-centered care plans to meet complex and changing needs.
• Provides skilled, high-quality clinical care while staying current with policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Uses critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions, evaluate outcomes, address concerns, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Applies evidence-based practice and demonstrates accountability within the care team and healthcare system.
• Serves as a trusted clinical resource, mentor, and leader in supporting staff development and patient care excellence.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Active New York State RN license
• Will obtain BLS during introductory period, ACLS, PALS completed by end of Orientation

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• BSN

Remember: A candidate is not required to have a preferred skill to be considered qualified for a role.

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 at Cayuga Medical Center
• 0% travel expected in this role
• Part Time Days
• 2x12-hour shifts/week
• Weekends and Holidays as assigned

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $38.63 - $47.18 per hour plus benefits

Centralus 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 Centralus Talent Acquisition team at View email address on aiapply.co .