Chess RN

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 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. While working within a nursing unit the Chess Registered Nurse acts as a patient advocate and facilitates communication between the patient, family, and other healthcare professionals. This results I a holistic approach to planning, organizing, teaching and relationship development that best meets the needs of the patient.

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
• Requires excellent communication skills, pleasant demeanor and positive attitude
• Able to work well with others in a teamwork environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
• Current NYS RN license
• BLS for all units and some may require ACLS and/or PALS

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous critical care experience

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (g. use of the computer keyboard) light lifting in regards to patient care. Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time as it pertains to patient care. Must be physically able to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite - Schuyler Hospital & Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $39.63 to $48.18 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.

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