Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Full Time, days
About The Position
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care in our Telemetry Unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is full time on day Shift working three 12 hour shifts 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM with an every other weekend rotation. Our Telemetry department has been described by our staff as having a safe environment with a dedicated and professional team. Our Telemetry has a low patient ratio, so our staff enjoy having extra the time to spend with their patients while still honing their skills. Department Description: 2S is a telemetry unit that specializes in cardiac, respiratory, wounds and other acute care needs. It is also staffed with RNs and LPNs. Perks of Being an RN @ Guthrie: Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified RNs $6.00 per hour Shift Differential for Night Shift! Newly Increased RN Rates for 2024! Medical and Dental Insurance (effective the 1st of month following date of hire) Generous Experiential PTO accrual stars Day 1 Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance. Housing Allowance (living over 75 miles from GCMC) Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program – Starting after 90 days 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations Provide A Great Work/Life Balance Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family Free On-Site Parking Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop The Guthrie Clinic has been named one of Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2023. Job Summary: Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC’s Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Requirements
- Entry level-graduate per Education requirements
- Specialty Units-At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing preferred. (i.e. ICU, Maternity, Psych)
- See core competencies and unit specific competencies
- Current NYS license to perform as a registered professional nurse
- Current BLS-CPR certification required (or within first 30 days of employment)
- Specialty Unit - Maternity – Neonatal Resuscitation Certification within 6 months of employment
- Specialty Unit –ICU- ACLS within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessment and documents accurately in a timely manner per nursing and department policy.
- Monitors patient as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing department policy.
- Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with nursing policy.
- Assesses and addresses educational needs of patients and families to include disease state, care and treatment.
- Contributes to or initiates discharge plan upon day of admission and participates in interdisciplinary planning.
- Assist providers in performing procedures and treatments per unit, department specific and hospital policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use equipment safely and effectively.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures.
- Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations.
- Completely and accurately documents patient care activities and response in a timely manner in accordance with department and hospital policy.
- Promotion of professional nursing to include participation in PI/QI, Customer satisfaction, community involvement, committee activities and nursing continuing education.
- Provide safe and effective patient care in accordance with hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.
- Utilize nursing process-Identify patient needs and problems through assessment.
- Assist and provide for participation in clinical learning experiences.
- Provide for continuum of care-Assure safe patient hand off through effective communication of the treatment status of each patient.
- Other Duties as Assigned Employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.
Benefits
- Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified RNs
- $6.00 per hour Shift Differential for Night Shift!
- Newly Increased RN Rates for 2024!
- Medical and Dental Insurance (effective the 1st of month following date of hire)
- Generous Experiential PTO accrual stars Day 1
- Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
- Housing Allowance (living over 75 miles from GCMC)
- Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program – Starting after 90 days
- 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching
- Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations Provide A Great Work/Life Balance
- Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
- Free On-Site Parking
- Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
