Experienced RN (ASPN III) Southeast 4- Short-stay Surgical Unit

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Level III Registered Nurse (RN) for the Southeast 4 Short-stay Surgical Unit. The unit includes Ortho, Urology, ENT, General Surgery and more, with 25 beds (surge to 26).

The Level III RN provides expert patient care using the nursing process, supports peers, coordinates care, and may lead unit activities. Requirements include 2+ years of RN acute care experience and NYS RN license; BSN preferred; CPR/BLS encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum recent 2 years RN experience in an acute care setting.
• BS in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse; CPR certification (AHA BLS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care across care teams and support problem solving.
• Mentor peers and contribute to unit operations and policy adherence.
• Document care reflecting patient condition and priorities.

Skills

RN experience

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Southeast 4 - Short-stay Surgical Unit: Great new opportunity in our tower! !! Ortho, Urology, ENT, General Surgery and more.

25 Beds with ability to surge to 26

Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

All positions listed perform their role within five (5) core performance domains:

• Clinical Practice
• Service Excellence
• Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors
• Research and Evidence Based Practice.
• Organization Contributions

Level III Registered Nurse (RN)

The Level III RN is accountable for the provision of expert patient care based on established standards and utilizing the nursing process including service to patients with complex needs. The Level III nurse has increased responsibilities that may include staff orientation, patient care coordination, shift charge nurse, or other unit/service activities and may assume an expanded unit role as available and assigned by Nurse Manager. The Level III nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses and role models appropriate team communication methods, and documents care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level III nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level III nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level III nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations by interpreting policy and procedures, sharing new evidence with peers, adhering to practice and policy standards, and supporting efficiencies in care. The Level III nurse identifies potential problems and demonstrates an enhanced level of critical decision making and conflict management skills. The Level III nurse participates in formal and informal educational activities that support evidenced based care and outcomes.

PAY RANGE:

$42.88 - $54.63

• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

18646BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Nurses

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

36

Job Requirements

Minimum recent 2 years RN expertise in an acute care setting.

BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).