Registered Nurse - Surgicare Per Diem

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

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).

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree