RN - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Services 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.

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.