Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery 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 - Labor and Delivery
The Registered Nurse on Maternal Child Health is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to a designated group of patients within the Maternal Child Health department. This position will work collaboratively with Unit leadership to follow the scope of practice for nursing governing bodies that apply to Maternal Child Health (AWONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN). These responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, emotional educational and spiritual needs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Conducts comprehensive patient and family assessments and develops person-centered care plans to meet complex and changing needs.
• Provides skilled, high-quality clinical care while staying current with policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Uses critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions, evaluate outcomes, address concerns, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Applies evidence-based practice and demonstrates accountability within the care team and healthcare system.
• Serves as a trusted clinical resource, mentor, and leader in supporting staff development and patient care excellence.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Active New York State RN license
• Will obtain BLS during introductory period, ACLS completed by end of Orientation

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• BSN
• Previous experience in Maternal Child Health

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
• 0% travel expected in this role
• Part Time Nights
• 2x12-hour shifts/week
• Weekends and Holidays as assigned

Pay Range Disclosure:
• Standard Rate of $38.63 - $47.18 per hour plus benefits