Nurse Practitioner- General Surgery

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a skilled RNFA to support the OR team at Rochester General Hospital in the Surgery department. The role involves assisting during procedures and perioperative care, with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

Requirements include an MS in Nursing, NY RN license, and NP certification considerations. Rotating shifts with OR call are expected in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RNFA experience or certification required.
• MS in Nursing is required.
• NY RN license and NP certification considerations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients, families and staff to ensure satisfaction and effective communication.
• Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures, and respond to emergencies.
• Accurately document histories, exams, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Documentation

Fast-paced

Education

MS: Nursing

Job description

Description

SummaryUnder the general supervision of a physician or administrator, performs medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services to patients and first assist in the OR.

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: Rotating Shifts; OR Call

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Supportive training environment
• Responsible for first assisting on all platforms
• RNFA Required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.
• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients.
• Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

EDUCATION

MS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, 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.