Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse Team Lead Prep & Recovery Surgicare

Company Overview: Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer! Position Overview: The role of this position is to serve as a clinician, educator, consultant and advocate for patient care and team members. It ensures adherence to procedure and schedule. The OR RN Team Lead supervises the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies; participates in team development and training; collaborates with physicians or delegates to maintain and facilitate the surgical schedule. What you'll do: * 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 and demonstrates ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals. * Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with team members, patients, families and visitors while anticipating and prioritizing needs and changes to anticipated work day. * Assists peers and team members in acquiring department specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Is recognized as a department resource for clinical practice, operational systems, and provides leadership in implementing the standards of patient care. * Works to ensure the smooth flow of patients throughout the surgical visit; coordinates all aspects of day with OR team, anesthesia team, surgeons and all other support team members (including, but not limited to pre-op and post-op phone calls; chart completion; charge completion). * Coordinates with scheduling team and offices, changes to the surgical schedule * Coordinates with scheduling team and offices, changes to the surgical schedule * Responsible for ensuring daily/weekly/monthly tasks are completed and escalation (if necessary) of any issues * Collaborates with manager on team schedules and ensuring appropriate staffing based on surgical case volume * FT M-Fri. 5x8hr or 4x10hr. 0600-1800 dependent on surgical schedule Minimum Qualifications: * Associates Degree in Nursing * Active New York Nursing license, out of state nurses are still eligible to apply * Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (new hires have the opportunity to obtain these certifications during introductory period) Preferred Qualifications: * 2+years of nursing experience, preferably in Surgical Services 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. Travel Requirements: * Onsite At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at [email protected] Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Cayuga Health System commits to treating 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.