Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Full Time, Days

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide patient care in its 2S Telemetry Unit in Cortland, New York. The full-time day-shift position consists of three 12-hour shifts. The unit provides care for cardiac, respiratory, wound, and other acute-care needs and is staffed by RNs and LPNs. The posting describes a collaborative, provider-led team, strong clinical leadership, interdisciplinary support, a low patient ratio, and a team-focused environment.

The RN delivers care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes monitoring patients, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and families, coordinating safe discharge and continuity of care, assisting providers, maintaining accurate documentation, following infection-control and safety procedures, and participating in clinical learning and quality-improvement activities. The nurse also guides patient teaching and ancillary personnel and complies with applicable laws, regulations, and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center policies.

The listed pay range is $40.00–$54.12 per hour, plus differentials. Eligible, experienced RNs may qualify for a $25,000 sign-on bonus. A $6.00-per-hour differential is listed for night shifts.

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 specialty units, at least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, complete admission and skin-risk assessments, assess pain, and document findings accurately and on time.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, systems, condition, and safety; recognize and report changes, call the CAT team when criteria are met, and use the Chain of Command when needed to prevent harm.
• Safely administer and document medications, IV fluids, and blood products according to policy, including medication scanning and automated dispensing system procedures.
• Insert IVs using aseptic technique and maintain IV sites, tubing, and dressings according to policy.
• Assess and address patient and family education needs, provide appropriate teaching materials, document education, and evaluate learner understanding.
• Contribute to discharge planning from the day of admission, complete pre-discharge checklist items, provide correct forms and instructions, and ensure appropriate follow-up information and community resources.
• Assist providers with procedures and treatments, remain competent with unit-specific procedures, perform read-backs when appropriate, and use SBAR to report changes in patient condition.
• Use hospital and patient-lift equipment safely and according to policy.
• Perform nursing treatments and procedures competently, conduct and document hourly rounds using the 4 Ps, and use patient-room whiteboards to communicate with patients and families.
• Participate in emergency preparedness procedures, drills, and events.
• Document patient care activities and responses completely, accurately, and in a timely, real-time manner.
• Participate in professional nursing activities, including quality improvement, patient satisfaction, community involvement, committees, staff meetings, clinical updates, and mandatory in-services.
• Follow infection-control procedures, including appropriate PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care, implement interventions based on nursing diagnoses, and document interventions each shift.
• Support clinical learning for orientees, nursing and ancillary staff, and students by serving as a preceptor; participate in Nursing Grand Rounds at least quarterly.
• Support continuity of care through safe handoffs, interdisciplinary care and discharge planning, SBAR, and Ticket to Ride communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for eligible, experienced RNs.
• $6.00-per-hour shift differential for night shifts.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• PTO beginning on Day 1, based on years of experience.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement after 90 days.
• Relocation assistance of up to $12,000, based on distance.
• Free on-site parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed