Registered Nurse (RN) - System Float
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse - Cayuga Health Enterprise Support System (Float Pool) - Day and Night Shifts Available

Position Summary The Chess Team registered Nurse will provide nursing care to a wide variety of patients within the Cayuga Health System. During every shift, the Chess Registered Nurse will be member of a nursing team that provides direct nursing care to a specific unit within the system. It is conceivable that a Chess Registered Nurse may start their shift in one unit and then based on a change in census and acuity be transferred or moved to a different unit to meet operational requirements. While working within a nursing unit the Chess Registered Nurse acts as a patient advocate and facilitates communication between the patient, family, and other healthcare professionals. This results I a holistic approach to planning, organizing, teaching and relationship development that best meets the needs of the patient. Position Requirements * NYS Licensure * Must have 40 points as designated on the Chess Team Point Value System * Must have BLS for all units and some may require ACLS and/or PALS * Age Specific care of patients * Clinical competence in medication administration * Demonstrates an aptitude and willingness to learn new responsibilities * Excellent organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills * Ability to work independently, make decisions, meet deadlines, multi-task and solve problems * Experience with CHS computer system * Will be designated to train and work in various areas of facility providing safe & therapeutic patient care * Must comply with all standards of behavior * Requires excellent communication skills, pleasant demeanor and positive attitude * Able to work well with others in a teamwork environment Primary Responsibilities * Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing plan considering the patient and family's individual, cultural, ethnic, and religious values and beliefs * Evaluate nursing care on an ongoing basis and revising the plan of care as appropriate * Utilize the nursing process as a basis for providing and evaluating nursing care applying knowledge of growth and development, pathophysiology, spiritual and cultural needs and family dynamics in delivery of nursing and inter-professional care * Deliver care in a non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to and values diversity * Provide patient education for diagnostic procedures, medical conditions and treatment plans * Provide nursing care utilizing defined competencies and skills to areas assigned. As a Chess nurse, you will do more than support to nursing units, you will serve as a collaborative consultant who shares lessons across teams and helps to advance the practice of nursing throughout our organization. As a Chess Registered Nurse, you are expected to demonstrate motivation and creativity while striving to improve nursing at the unit, division, and organizational levels. You will be a patient advocate, championing patient rights while exceeding their expectations. You will benefit from interactions with patients, families, and colleagues with diverse cultural backgrounds. As a nurse at Cayuga Health System, you'll find that we strongly support your personal and professional growth. Through our learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects, you can achieve additional certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your nursing career. Join us and discover how compassionate caregivers, advanced technology and a ceaseless dedication to excellence are transforming patient care and nursing at Cayuga Health System. We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. Additional Benefits Only Work every 4th weekend Only work 1 major summer and 1 major winter Holiday Flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available Additional hourly supplement for being a CHESS team member! Final pay determination will be based upon, market, experience, specialty, and licensure/certification where applicable. Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Cayuga Health System commits to treat all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes. Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.