RN Registered Nurse - ICU - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; guides patient and family teaching; and directs ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse follows GCMC compliance policies and stays current with applicable federal, state, and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies. This ICU position requires a current New York State registered professional nurse license and BLS-CPR certification, with ACLS required within six months of hire. The role includes comprehensive clinical care, patient monitoring, medication administration, discharge planning, documentation, infection control, emergency preparedness, and participation in nursing quality and learning activities. The listed pay range is $40.00–$54.12 per hour, dependent on applicable nursing experience. Eligible candidates may qualify for an enhanced sign-on bonus of up to $50,000.

Requirements

Current New York State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.
Current BLS-CPR certification, or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
For the ICU specialty unit, obtain ACLS within six months of hire.
Entry-level graduates are eligible under the education requirements.
See core competencies and unit-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred for specialty units.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, complete admission and other required assessments, and document findings accurately and within required timeframes.
Monitor patients’ condition, vital signs, and safety; recognize and report changes, call the CAT team when criteria are met, and use the Chain of Command to address patient-care concerns.
Safely administer and document medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with policy, including use of e-Mar and medication scanning.
Assess and address patient and family education needs, provide appropriate materials, and evaluate understanding.
Initiate or contribute to discharge planning from admission, complete discharge checklist items, and provide safe discharge instructions and follow-up information.
Assist providers with procedures and treatments, remain competent in unit-specific procedures, and use read-back and SBAR communication as appropriate.
Use hospital equipment safely and according to policy, including IV pumps and patient lift equipment.
Perform nursing treatments and procedures safely and effectively; conduct and document hourly rounds and use room whiteboards to communicate with patients and families.
Participate in emergency preparedness operations, drills, and actual events.
Document patient care and responses completely, accurately, and in a timely, real-time manner.
Participate in professional nursing activities, including at least one team, committee, or unit quality-improvement activity; attend required meetings, clinical updates, and in-services.
Follow infection-control procedures, including appropriate PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation practices.
Use the nursing process to identify patient needs, develop and update individualized care plans, implement interventions, and provide discharge instructions.
Support clinical learning experiences for orientees, staff, and students, including serving as a preceptor; participate in Nursing Grand Rounds at least quarterly.
Support continuity of care through safe handoffs, interdisciplinary planning, SBAR, and Ticket to Ride communication.