Registered Nurse-Prep and Recovery Part Time

About the role

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our team of extraordinary professionals to discover clinical innovations and enhance access to the latest facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. The Prep & Recovery Unit RN plays a crucial role in caring for patients who receive anesthesia and recover from it after surgery.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standards of care.
• Identifies a patient's immediate needs on admission and establishes daily goals.
• Assesses any allergies and/or infection control techniques. Knows what procedures will be and has been performed.
• Able to recognize and prioritize patient care issues and act accordingly, especially with pain management and documentation.
• Completes Phase I and/or II records at the end of each case. Demonstrates accuracy in data collection using Ambulatory Surgery records and patient charts for: H&P and Lab Values.
• Confirms surgical outcomes with anesthesia and any events with anesthesiologists post-op. Documents flow sheets, graphic sheets, and anesthesia signatures by the end of the recovery phase and reflects patients' progress toward established goals.
• Ability to appropriately problem-solve incidents on the unit. Communicates incident information and actions taken to the appropriate people.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active license in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse
• BLS, ACLS, PALS within the introductory period
• On-call requirements
• 6-12 months critical care experience or 1 year recovery experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) preferred

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Patient communication skills
• Documentation proficiency

Benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates provide comprehensive employee benefits programs, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to build a career in healthcare. The Prep & Recovery Unit RN can expect a pay range of $38.63 to $47.18 per hour.

Schedule

4 - 10 or 3 - 13 hour variable shifts. Unit operates hours of 5a-10p. Shifts will flex between pre-op and post-op and will be based on surgical schedules. Includes one weekend 24-hour call shift in a 6-week rotation. Weekday call begins at 9p-7am. Some holiday call.

Pay

$38.63 to $47.18 per hour

Location and Travel Requirements

Onsite. No travel required.