Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care in their Telemetry Unit. This is a per diem position located in Cortland, NY. The Telemetry department is described as a safe environment with a dedicated and professional team, featuring a low patient ratio which allows staff more time with patients while developing their skills. The 2S unit specializes in cardiac, respiratory, wounds, and other acute care needs, staffed by RNs and LPNs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Alternately, less than one year of experience if transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
• BLS certification.
• Must maintain BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification is preferred.
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• PALS is unit dependent.
• Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
• Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment.
• Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan.
• Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.
• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care.
• Develops, updates, and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those served.
• Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students; facilitates formal and informal learning.
• Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
• Aligns patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards.
• Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation.
• In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
• Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Benefits

• $6.00 per hour Shift Differential for Night Shift!
• Newly Increased RN Rates!
• Medical and Dental Insurance (effective the 1st of month following date of hire)
• Generous Experiential PTO accrual stars Day 1
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
• Free On-Site Parking
• Fantastic On-Site Coffee Shop

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level