Registered Nurse - Prep and Recovery

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Prep & Recovery Unit cares for patients receiving anesthetic care and patients recovering from anesthesia after surgery. The nurse monitors pre- and post-operative vital signs, assesses levels of consciousness, and observes patients for side effects from anesthesia. This is an onsite, full-time position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. The schedule includes day and evening work on variable 10- or 13-hour shifts; the unit operates from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nurses self-schedule weekday call during a six-week period, with call hours from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. The rotation also includes one 24-hour weekend call shift per six-week period and some holiday call. Less than 25% travel is expected. The standard pay rate is $38.63–$47.18 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Active New York State RN license.
Obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications during the introductory period.
Six to 12 months of critical care experience or one year of recovery experience.
Able to lift 20 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
CPAN certification.

Responsibilities

Prioritize expected and unanticipated patient-care needs effectively.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care, follow through on care delivery, use critical thinking to make appropriate clinical decisions, proactively address potential and actual problems, and complete compliant clinical documentation.
Perform and document an accurate assessment of each assigned patient within established standards of care.
Recognize patient-care priorities and act accordingly.
Problem-solve and communicate appropriately.
Monitor pre- and post-operative vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and observe patients for side effects from anesthesia.