Registered Nurse - ICU Nights

About Cayuga Health

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 Role of a Registered Nurse - ICU Nights at Cayuga Medical Center

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. Registered Nurse - ICU Nights 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.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience.
• Uses a person-centered care approach in the development of care plans and in prioritizing nursing care to meet patient and family needs, and demonstrates ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
• Demonstrates competence and resourcefulness in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families.
• Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Acts as a resource to peers, and attains involvement from other health team members.
• 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of the value and relevance of research and evidence based practice in nursing, and is self-directed in assuming responsibilities within the team and care delivery system.
• Assists peers and team members in acquiring department specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Is recognized as a department resource for clinical practice, operational systems, and provides leadership in implementing the standards of patient care.

Required Skills And Experience

• 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)

Preferred Skills And Experience

Graduate of an Accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Physical Requirements

This role requires 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.

Key skills/competency

• Critical Care Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Evidence-Based Practice
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy