CHESS RN - Full Time Nights

Job description

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.
Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.
Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org .
Registered Nurse – CHESS
The Chess Team registered Nurse will provide nursing care to a wide variety of patients within the Cayuga Health System. During every shift, the Chess Registered Nurse will be member of a nursing team that provides direct nursing care to a specific unit within the system. It is conceivable that a Chess Registered Nurse may start their shift in one unit and then based on a change in census and acuity be transferred or moved to a different unit to meet operational requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing plan considering the patient and family's individual, cultural, ethnic, and religious values and beliefs
• Provide patient education for diagnostic procedures, medical conditions and treatment plans
• Provide nursing care utilizing defined competencies and skills to areas assigned.
• Demonstrates an aptitude and willingness to learn new responsibilities
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, meet deadlines, multi-task and solve problems
• Will be designated to train and work in various areas of facility providing safe & therapeutic patient care

Required Skills and Experience:
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Valid NYS RN License
• BLS, ACLS and/or PALS (can be obtained during orientation)

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Critical Care Experience

Remember: A candidate is not required to have a preferred skill to be considered qualified for a role.
Physical Requirements:
• 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.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:
• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center
• Less than 25% travel can be expected in this role
• Full Time Nights
• 3x12 hour shifts / week

Pay Range Disclosure:
• Standard Rate of $39.63 - $48.18 per hour plus CHESS Tier, plus benefits

Centralus 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 Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .