Registered Nurse - Prep and Recovery $25K Sign on Bonus
About The Position
The Prep & Recovery Unit Registered Nurse 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. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. It is full time, with variable weekday shifts of either 4 ten-hour shifts or 3 thirteen-hour shifts. The unit operates from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The role includes self-scheduled weekday call during a six-week period, with call hours from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., one rotating 24-hour weekend call shift in a six-week period, and some holiday call. Less than 25% travel is expected. The standard pay range is $38.63 to $47.18 per hour, plus benefits, and the posting offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications during the introductory period.
- Six to twelve 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
- 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 for each assigned patient in accordance with 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- $25,000 sign-on bonus.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
