RN – Per Diem – LTC / Rehab

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is hiring Per Diem Registered Nurses for their hospital-based Long-Term Care / Rehab unit. This role offers flexibility for nurses to pick up shifts that fit their schedule, making it ideal for those looking to supplement income, stay clinically active without a full-time commitment, or transition out of acute care. The unit is an 80-bed long-term care and short-term rehab facility within the hospital, providing a more structured and supportive environment with a consistent, manageable pace compared to traditional acute care. The position offers a competitive per diem hourly rate, shift differentials, free on-site parking, and a supportive team environment. The Registered Nurse provides professional, comprehensive nursing care, is accountable for coordinated, safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care, and practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must maintain BLS certification.
ACLS is unit dependent.
PALS is unit dependent.

Nice To Haves

BSN in Nursing preferred.
Specialty Certification is preferred.
BLS certification.
ACLS is unit dependent.
PALS is unit dependent.
Less than one year of experience if transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care.
Develops, updates, and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those served.
Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
Facilitates formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and the community.
Is accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care.
Uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Aligns patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
Engages in ongoing professional development.
Practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards.
Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation.
In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.