Registered Nurse-Prep and Recovery - Sign on Bonus

Job Description

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 Prep & Recovery Unit RN cares for patients who will be receiving anesthetic care and who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor pre and post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia.Roles and Responsibilities:Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.Identifies a patient's immediate needs on admission and establishes daily goals.Assessment of any allergies and/or infection control techniques. Knows what procedures will be and has been performed. Able to recognize priorities within patient care and act accordingly especially with pain management and documentation.Completes Phase I and/or II record at end of each case. Demonstrates accuracy in data collection with utilization of Ambulatory Surgery record and patient chart for: H&P and Lab ValuesConfirms surgical outcome with anesthesia and any event with anesthesiologist post op.Documents flow sheets, graphic sheets, and anesthesia signature are completed by end of recovery phase and reflects patients progress toward established goals.Ability to appropriately problem solve incidents on the unit. Communicates incident information and action taken to the appropriate people.4 - 10 or 3 -13 hour variable shifts. Unit operating our hours 5a-10p. Shifts will flex between pre-op and post-op and will be based on surgical schedule. Call component is included in this role. One weekend 24 hour call shift in a 6 week rotation. Weekday call begins at 9p-7am. Some holiday call.Required Skills and Experience:Graduate of an accredited nursing programActive license in the State of New York as a Registered Professional NurseBLS, ACLS, PALS within introductory periodOn-call requirements6-12 months critical care experience or 1 year recovery experiencePreferred Skills and Experience:BSNCPANPhysical Requirements:Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods.Location and Travel Requirements:OnsitePay 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.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 View email address on us.fitly.work 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.

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