Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department) - Full Time Evenings/Nights

RN Job Description Department: Emergency Department Job Title: Registered Nurse Reports To: Nurse Manager or Nurse Director Schedule: 3 x 12 hour shifts, 7p-7a or 11p-11a Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient and family support and nursing care within their full scope of practice. This will include participation in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services for patients, families, and the community. The responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational and spiritual needs as guided by an individualized and ongoing plan of care. The RN will work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Job Responsibilities: * Assesses patients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience. Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care plans and in prioritizing nursing care to meet patient and family needs. * Plans for care of patients, demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals. * Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on CMC policies, procedures and standards. Acts as a resource to peers. * Interventions for the attainment of care goals reflect resourceful involvement of CMC health team members. Facilitates the linking of patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed. * Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, and shows on going follow through in care delivery. Evaluation of care is reflective of the attainment of care goals. Demonstrates proficiency and compliance with established practices in clinical documentation. * Demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, prioritizing both planned and unplanned events, and proactively addressing potential and actual problems. * Demonstrates awareness of the value and relevance of research and evidence-based practice in nursing. Practice can be identified as research based. * Is self-directed in assuming responsibilities within the team and care delivery system. * Assists peers and team members in acquiring department specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. * It is recognized as a department resource for clinical practice and operational systems. * Assists others and provides leadership in implementing the standards of patient care. Committed to providing inclusive and equitable care. Encouraging a full range of diverse and talented candidates to apply for open positions. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences enables us to be a better team--one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better care for our community. Requirements: Education: Registered Nurse Experience: Knowledge of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care necessary. Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills with ability to function in a team-based environment. Licensure: Active New York Nursing License Certifications: Will obtain BLS during introductory period, ACLS, PALS completed by end of Orientation 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.