Registered Nurse - Prep and Recovery Part Time

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep & Recovery Unit Registered Nurse cares for patients receiving anesthetic care and 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, part-time position at Cayuga Medical Center, with day and evening shifts. The unit operates from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Shifts are variable, either three 10-hour shifts or two 13-hour shifts. The position also includes weekday call scheduled by self-scheduling within a six-week period, overnight call hours from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., one 24-hour weekend call shift per six-week period on a rotation, and some holiday call. Less than 25% travel is expected.

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.
Ability 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

Effectively prioritize expected and unanticipated patient needs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care, follow through on care delivery, and 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 anesthesia side effects.