Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Full Time, days

Job Description

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care in our Telemetry Unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is full time on day Shift working three 12 hour shifts 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 PM with an every other weekend rotation.

Our Telemetry department has been described by our staff as having a safe environment with a dedicated and professional team. Our Telemetry has a low patient ratio, so our staff enjoy having extra the time to spend with their patients while still honing their skills.

Department Description : 2S is a telemetry unit that specializes in cardiac, respiratory, wounds and other acute care needs. It is also staffed with RNs and LPNs.

Perks of Being an RN @ Guthrie :

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified RNs
• $6.00 per hour Shift Differential for Night Shift!
• Newly Increased RN Rates for 2024!
• Medical and Dental Insurance (effective the 1st of month following date of hire)
• Generous Experiential PTO accrual stars Day 1
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
• Housing Allowance (living over 75 miles from GCMC)
• Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program - Starting after 90 days
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations Provide A Great Work / Life Balance
• Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
• Free On-Site Parking
• Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop

The Guthrie Clinic has been named one of Becker's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2023.

Job Summary :

Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC's Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

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Essential Job Functions :

Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

Assessment-Performs patient assessment and documents accurately in a timely manner per nursing and department policy.

Patient Monitoring-Monitors patient as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing department policy.

Medication Administration-Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with nursing policy.

Patient and Family Education

Safe Discharge / Discharge Planning

Assist Providers-Assist providers in performing procedures and treatments per unit, department specific and hospital policy.

Equipment Use

Nursing Clinical Skills- Demonstrates the ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures.

Emergency Preparedness-Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations.

Documentation-Completely and accurately documents patient care activities and response in a timely manner in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Nursing Promotion-Promotion of professional nursing to include participation in PI / QI, Customer satisfaction, community involvement, committee activities and nursing continuing education.

Infection Control-Provide safe and effective patient care in accordance with hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.

Utilize nursing process-Identify patient needs and problems through assessment. Implement nursing interventions based on nursing diagnosis. Develop individualized patient care plan. Provide appropriate discharge instructions to patient and family.

Assist and provide for participation in clinical learning experiences.

Provide for continuum of care-Assure safe patient hand off through effective communication of the treatment status of each patient.

Other Duties as Assigned

Employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $54.12 per hour.

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About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.