New Graduate Registered Nurse: Perioperative Explore Program - Unity Hospital

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) to learn in an education-oriented setting alongside experienced professionals, shaping the future of patient care. Start your nursing career in perioperative services within Pre-Op, OR, PACU, and GI, with hands-on training and a pathway to full-time placement upon completion of the program.

Care teams cover General Surgery, Robotics, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedic, Urology, and Vascular, with a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication.
• Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Job description

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Location : Unity Hospital

• Perioperative Services - Pre-Operative Unit (Pre-Op)
• Operating Room (OR)
• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Gastroenterology (GI)

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 Unity 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; General Surgery, Robotics, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedic, 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 Unity Hospital offers elective and emergency surgeries performed daily in our 14 operating rooms.
• The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 14-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 completion of the program, the licensed RN will be hired full‑time into an available open position in either Preadmission, Operating Room, Post Surgery or Gastroenterology (GI).

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 preferred

EDUCATION

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

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

$38.67 - $51.92

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

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.

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.