Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time, days

Acute Care Rn Team Opportunity

Join the Acute Care RN team in a full time day shift capacity at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center! Our Acute Care (Med/Surg) department has been described by our staff as having a caring & comforting environment with an incredible team that feels like family. The department is fast-paced but has a strong focus on teaching and learning. Our RNs work on a Care Team with a LPN and a PCP sharing a patient load. Our team values collaboration, communication, and patient-centered care. Nurses are respected clinical partners here, not task-doers, and the work you do directly influences diagnostic quality and treatment outcomes.

At Guthrie, you'll find:

• A collaborative, provider-led Acute Care team
• Strong clinical leadership and interdisciplinary support
• A mission-driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence
• The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system
• A role that supports longevity, growth, and work-life balance

What Guthrie Offers You:

• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible, experienced RNs
• $6.00 per hour Shift Differential for Night Shift!
• Newly Increased RN Rates!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire
• Generous PTO beginning on Day 1 which is based on years of experience!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
• Stable, Predictable Scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles
• Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
• Free On-Site Parking
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Job Summary: Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Experience:

• Entry level-graduate per Education requirements
• Specialty Units-At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing preferred. (i.e. ICU, Maternity, Psych)

Skills:

• See core competencies and unit specific competencies

Licensure/Certificates/Certification:

• Current NYS license to perform as a registered professional nurse
• Current BLS-CPR certification required (or within first 30 days of employment)
• Specialty Unit - Maternity Neonatal Resuscitation Certification within 6 months of employment
• Specialty Unit ICU- ACLS within 6 months of hire

Essential Job Functions:

• Assessment-Performs patient assessment and documents accurately in a timely manner per nursing and department policy.
• Patient Monitoring-Monitors patient as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing department policy.
• Medication Administration-Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with nursing policy.
• Patient and Family Education - Assesses and addresses educational needs of patients and families to include disease state, care and treatment.
• Safe Discharge/Discharge Planning - Contributes to or initiates discharge plan upon day of admission and participates in interdisciplinary planning.
• Assist Providers-Assist providers in performing procedures and treatments per unit, department specific and hospital policy.
• Equipment Use - Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use equipment safely and effectively.
• Nursing Clinical Skills- Demonstrates the ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures.
• Emergency Preparedness-Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations.
• Documentation-Completely and accurately documents patient care activities and response in a timely manner in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Nursing Promotion-Promotion of professional nursing to include participation in PI/QI, Customer satisfaction, community involvement, committee activities and nursing continuing education.
• Infection Control-Provide safe and effective patient care in accordance with hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.
• Utilize nursing process-Identify patient needs and problems through assessment. Implement nursing interventions based on nursing diagnosis. Develop individualized patient care plan. Provide appropriate discharge instructions to patient and family.
• Provide for continuum of care-Assure safe patient hand off through effective communication of the treatment status of each patient.
• Other Duties as Assigned Employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $54.12 per hour plus differentials!