Registered Nurse- Surgicare

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Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Surgicare Center, Operating Room

Position Status: Full Time

Schedule: day shift, options between 5x8s or 4x10s

RN to Patient Ratio: 1 case at a time

Position Summary: Registered Nurses at Cayuga Medical Center are an integral part of the collaborative interdisciplinary team devoted to the delivery of comprehensive and compassionate care to the Tompkins County community. RNs are able to practice at their full scope of practice, and have the opportunity to engage in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services with the goal of improving patient outcomes, and execute an optimal plan of care in a shared governance environment.

Cayuga Medical Center values employee growth, collaboration, and compassionate patient care. A career at CMC offers support at any point of your career, and tools for advancement, including a clinical ladder, tuition assistance, access to training and certification modules, and more!

Location: Cayuga Medical Center/Surgicare (Outpatient Surgery Center)

Department Specific: The Operating Room offers the opportunity to work in a fast paced environment with an energetic and stimulating group of providers and colleagues. OR orientation is 3-6 months, depending on previous experience, guided by PeriOp 101 through AORN, and using a didactic education model, in conjunction with hands-on learning. Skill development resources include a StimLab, Virtual Reality Headset, StimMan, and access to CNOR education, along with organization-wide resources. OR RNs are able to develop their skills in both scrub and circulation responsibilities, and case variety allows for new experiences on a consistent basis. Cayuga Medical Center also houses a DaVinci Surgical System for robotic-assisted procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assesses patient physical condition. Reviews history & physical, vital signs, diagnostic studies, reports any abnormalities.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education. Assess knowledge level, ability to understand and coping mechanisms of patient and support system and educate as needed.
• Identifies, prioritizes and organizes nursing action and activities necessary for the desired outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care team, use of supplies and equipment for intraoperative care, and controls the environment.
• Establishes priorities for nursing actions, assigns activities to personnel based on qualifications, and prepares for potential emergencies. Is aware of complications that may require special equipment.
• Coordinates patient care in the Operating Room according to Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards and guidelines.
• Appropriately utilizes Universal Protocol per Cayuga Medical Center policy.
• Anticipates needs and provides equipment and supplies based on patient age, health status and proposed procedure.
• Plans and organizes self to meet patient care requirements and unit needs within shift. Stays beyond as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize needs and care of patient during both scheduled and emergent situations.
• Demonstrates ability to stay calm, function with purpose and react appropriately in all situations
• Communicates and documents monitoring and physiologic responses to interventions (e.g. Medications, vital signs, LOC, skin color, change in physical status, etc.) to alert surgeon/anesthesiologist of changes that may require medical intervention.
• Demonstrates effective delegation skills.
• Completes all mandatory educational requirements and seeks out learning experiences.
• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and correct hand washing/scrubbing technique.
• Demonstrates adherence to safety policies.
• Demonstrates quality and effective communication with all team members.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with other departments (Main Campus or SC, ED, Radiology, ICU, etc).
• Demonstrates flexibility and accepts change as needed.
• Remains attentive to detail, record keeping and required documentation inherent to position.
• Completes operative record promptly and accurately at the end of each case. Including complete charges with implants and consignment items.
• Fulfills all full-time or part-time requirements for hours worked for which hired (FT - 37.5, PT - 30.0, etc.)

Requirements:

• License: Active New York Nursing license, out of state nurses are still eligible to apply
• Minimum education: Associates Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (new hires have the opportunity to obtain these certifications during introductory period)
• Physical: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Final pay determination will be based upon, market, experience, specialty, and licensure/certification where applicable.

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treat all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.