Registered Nurse Prep & Recovery

$38 - $47 / hour

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Prep & Recovery Unit RN cares for patients who will be receiving anesthetic care and who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor pre and post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs
Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, shows follow through on delivery, and demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addressing potential and actual problems, and executing compliant clinical documentation.
Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.
Able to recognize priorities within patient care and act accordingly.
Ability to problem solve and communicate accordingly.
Cross trained to prep and recovery.
4 - 10 or 3 -13 hour variable shifts. Unit operates 5a-10p.
Call component is included in this role. Self-scheduling weekday call in a 6 week period, call hours 9p-7a. One weekend 24 hour call shift in a 6 week period based on a rotation. Some holiday call.

Required Skills and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
New York State Registered Nurse licensure
Minimum education: Associates Degree in Nursing
BLS
At least six months - one year of critical care experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

ACLS, PALS (new hires have the opportunity to obtain these certifications during introductory period)
1-3 years of Prep/Recovery experience
BSN
CPAN

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods.

Location and Travel Requirements:

Onsite 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850

Pay Range Disclosure:

$38.63 to $47.18 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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