Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Orthopedic Unit (3800) in Rochester, NY. The role includes direct bedside care, patient education, pain management, and discharge planning on a 16-bed unit that also operates a Virtual Nursing shift.

The RN must have NYS licensure, a nursing degree (AS/ Diploma), and BLS certification; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a minimum of 6 months experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Develops and documents an individualized plan of care and services.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Revises plan of care based on evaluations and updates documentation.
• Completes at least one CRU form using a recent US research article.

Connaissances

BLS Certification

RN License NYS

Patient care

Formation

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

AS: Nursing (Required)

Description du poste

Job Title: Registered Nurse IDepartment: Orthopedic SurgeryLocation: RGHHours Per Week: Full Time/36 hours per weekSchedule: Straight Shift- Days. Every other weekend/holidays.

SUMMARY:As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference 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.The Inpatient Orthopedic Unit (3800) is a 16-bed, newly renovated unit specializing in joint replacements, spinal surgeries, upper extremity procedures, general surgeries, and orthopedic trauma. RNs on 3800 provide direct bedside care, patient education, pain management, post-op recovery support, and discharge planning. The unit also operates as a Virtual Nursing Unit, with RNs committing to one virtual care shift per week as part of their schedule.

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 required
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months experience preferred

EDUCATION:

• AS: 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:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE: $39.82 - $53.47 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.