New Graduate Registered Nurse Perioperative Explore Program

103 Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Perioperative Services invites new graduate Registered Nurses to learn across Pre-Operative Unit, Operating Room, and PACU. You will be supported by a nurse preceptor while gaining experience in diverse surgical specialties and patient care settings.

The role offers a 36–40 hour week with day/evening shifts, on-call duties, and on-site education to foster growth across programs. Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support to multiple units in perioperative services.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with the health team.
• Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR and ensure accurate documentation.
• Adhere to department and system protocols and education requirements.

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license in New York State

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse. Location: Rochester General Hospital. Perioperative Services - Pre-Operative Unit (Pre-Op), Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Hours Per Week: 36 to 40 Hours. Schedule: Primarily Day/Evening, Monday-Friday; Nights, Weekends & Holidays, & on-call responsibilities per unit requirements. All interested candidates must live within a 30-minute drive to Rochester General Hospital to fulfill on-call duties.

SUMMARY: Start your nursing career at Rochester Regional Health in an education-oriented setting surrounded by a team devoted to your success. As a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) you will learn alongside our dedicated professionals while becoming the future of exceptional patient care. Join our team and experience opportunities tailored to your growth across dynamic programs and specialties, allowing you to discover your passion.

Perioperative nurses have the opportunity to care for patients from the following surgical specialties: Bariatric, Cardiothoracic, Colorectal, ENT, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurology, OMFS, Orthopedic, Plastics, Urology, and Vascular.

Pre-Operative Unit (Pre-Op) is the entry point for many patients having surgical procedures. This unit provides pre-arrival education and readiness.

The Operating Room (OR) at Rochester General Hospital offers elective and emergency surgeries for adult and pediatric patients performed daily in our 23 operating rooms.

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 28-bed critical care unit providing care for patients who are recovering from surgery.

How the Perioperative Explore Program works

• Complete learning experiences in our pre-operative, operative, and recovery units
• This immersive program provides hands‑on training alongside an experienced nurse preceptor.
• Participate in weekly discussions, simulations, or educational meetings
• At RGH: At completion of the program, the licensed RN will be hired full-time into an operating room position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
• Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
• Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

EDUCATION

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

EEO and Diversity

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT ROCHSTER REGIONAL HEALTH

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.