Registered Nurse - Operating Room-Day/evening w/call
About The Position
Registered Nurse - Operating Room-Day/evening w/call Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. The Operating Room offers the opportunity to work in a fast paced environment with an energetic and stimulating group of providers and colleagues. OR orientation is 3-6 months, depending on previous experience, guided by PeriOp 101 through AORN, and using a didactic education model, in conjunction with hands-on learning. Skill development resources include a StimLab, Virtual Reality Headset, StimMan, and access to CNOR education, along with organization-wide resources. OR RNs are able to develop their skills in both scrub and circulation responsibilities, and case variety allows for new experiences on a consistent basis. Cayuga Medical Center also houses a DaVinci Surgical System for robotic-assisted procedures.
Requirements
- Active New York Nursing license or ability to obtain
- Associates Degree in Nursing
Nice To Haves
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (new hires have the opportunity to obtain these certifications during introductory period)
Responsibilities
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assesses patient physical condition.
- Reviews history & physical, vital signs, diagnostic studies, reports any abnormalities.
- Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
- Assess knowledge level, ability to understand and coping mechanisms of patient and support system and educate as needed.
- Appropriately utilizes Universal Protocol per Cayuga Medical Center policy.
- Communicates and documents monitoring and physiologic responses to interventions (e.g. Medications, vital signs, LOC, skin color, change in physical status, etc.) to alert surgeon/anesthesiologist of changes that may require medical intervention.
- Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and correct hand washing/scrubbing technique.
- Demonstrates adherence to safety policies.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with other departments (Main Campus or SC, ED, Radiology, ICU, etc).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
