Medical Surgical Nursing Residency Coordinator - Level IV

University of Rochester Medicine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester Medical Center is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Nurse Educator to coordinate the Adult Medical Surgical Residency program at our Rochester campus. This full-time role focuses on onboarding new nurses, developing competency, and leading professional growth initiatives.

You will work with residents, preceptors, and nursing leadership to enhance patient care delivery and share responsibility for recruitment, retention, and education strategy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• Active NYS RN license is required.
• 5+ years of med/surg nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• 3+ years as a clinical educator/orientation coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient setting: support standards of care and provide consultation in patient care delivery.
• Coordinate and implement the Adult Medical Surgical Residency program.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, competency development and leadership in nursing staff.
• Engage with residents, preceptors and unit leadership to design professional development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

NYS RN license

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500422 Medical Surgical Nursing

Work Shift

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range

UR URCC 218

Compensation Range

$97,760.00 - $131,976.00

Responsibilities

General Purpose: In an inpatient setting, supports standards of care and providing consultation and expertise in the delivery of patient care. Supports activities at the service, nursing practice, and institutional level, and contributes to goal achievement through personal action and the facilitation of others. They participate in community and professional organizations, demonstrating commitment to the promotion of nursing's visibility and future. Provides expert patient care, serves as a resource, consults as requested, and communicates effectively within the unit and service. They also participate in the management of human resources, the development and evaluation of recruitment and retention strategies, and the monitoring of patient outcomes. May have responsibilities at the unit, program or service level and may assume an expanded role as assigned by leadership. FT position, flexible hours including off shifts. Exciting opportunity foran experienced medical surgical nurse to assist in the coordination and implementation of the Adult Medical Surgical Residency program. You will be instrumental in coordinating our Adult Medical Surgical Residency, facilitating the successful transition of new Registered Nurses into clinical practice. The candidate will also serve a vital role in the coordination and support of our various medical-surgical pipeline programs such as Explorers, Glide, UR Scholars, and career pathways RN/LPN program. This role involves direct engagement with residents, preceptors, and unit leadership. The coordinator will assume some administrative responsibilities in close collaboration with the Assistant Director, Sr Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS), NPD team, and nursing leadership to design and evaluate professional development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in onboarding, competency development, and proven leadership in promoting professional growth. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication are a must. Certification in Medical Surgical nursing and/or Professional development preferred. Qualifications include a master's degree in nursing required. 5+ years’ experience in med/surg nursing in an acute care hospital; 3+ years’ experience as a clinical educator/orientation coordinator preferred; NYS RN license required; All interested applicants submit resume to Nursing Recruitment, Box 619-19. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.