RN - Acute Care Float PT

Achieve Better Work-Life Balance: Join Us as a Part-Time Registered Nurse at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center! The Float Pool Department is searching for a compassionate and dedicated time RN to gain invaluable experience across Med/Surg and Telemetry departments.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Two days a week with in our Medical/Surgical or Telemetry Unit based on the needs of the facility.
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Why Choose Guthrie?

• 🩺 Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance – effective the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• 🏖️ Generous PTO Accrual: Start earning experiential paid time off from Day 1.
• 🚚 Relocation Assistance: Up to $12,000 based on distance, making your move easier.
• 🎓 Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $7,500 annually, starting after just 90 days.
• 💼 Large Shift Differentials for Evening, Night & even Weekend Shifts – earn more for your dedication during these days/times.
• 🔒 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching – secure your future with our robust retirement plan.
• ⚖️ Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations: Enjoy a great work/life balance.
• 🤝 Friendly, Supportive, and Diverse Work Family: Be part of a team that feels like home.
• 🚗 Convenient Free On-Site Parking: Hassle-free parking every day.

 

Recognitions & Awards:

🏅 Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work 2024 & 🏅 Forbes Best Employers For Women 2024

 

Who We Are:

At Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, a 162-bed acute care facility, we've proudly served the Cortland-area community for over 125 years. Our supportive and collaborative environment, combined with a dedicated medical staff and continuous technological advancements, ensures that we provide top-notch care. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for our high standards in patient care, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our service.

As part of the prestigious Guthrie network, our nurses enjoy comprehensive health benefits, competitive pay, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is not just a place to work—it's a place to thrive. Join us and be part of a world-class team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community.

 

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.

Experience:       

• One year of Med/Surg experience preferred
• Entry level-graduate per Education requirements
• Specialty Units-At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing preferred.  (i.e. ICU, Maternity, Psych)

Skills:

• See core competencies and unit specific competencies

Licensure/Certificates/Certification:

• Current NYS license to perform as a registered professional nurse
• Current BLS-CPR certification required (or within first 30 days of employment)
• Specialty Unit - Maternity – Neonatal Resuscitation Certification within 6 months of employment
• Specialty Unit –ICU- ACLS within 6 months of hire

 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.

• Performs nursing admission assessment thoroughly and within timeframe.  Documents the admission assessment accurately and completely.
• Performs skin risk assessment accurately and reassessment per policy and protocol.
• Performs pain assessment and reassessment per policy and utilizes hospital approved pain scale and documents appropriately.

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

• Monitors patient’s vital signs and systems per protocol and documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes change in patient’s condition or status and reports to charge nurse or physician as appropriate.
• Calls