Registered Nurse - Bariatric Surgery Triage

RRHS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,154,000 - 135,046,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Rochester Regional Health, you will be the engine of patient care at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. You provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support bariatric surgery triage and post‑operative needs. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Required are a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree, NY RN license, and BLS; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents plan of care tailored to patient needs.
• Adheres to safety, medication administration, and documentation policies.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations.
• Completes required continuing education and clinical research activities.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment

Communication

Education

AS: Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Bariatric Surgery TriageLocation: Unity Hospital - 1561 Long Pond Road Rochester, NYHours Per Week: 40Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positivedifference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors - going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological /developmental age of the patient).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Compliance
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

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.

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

$35.34 - $47.13

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.