Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down Unit

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 54,745 - 72,999; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Surgical Step Down Unit at Rochester General Hospital. This Full-Time position requires a Registered Nurse license in New York State and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The RN will deliver patient-centered care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients who have undergone complex surgical procedures.

The position offers a dynamic environment, including nights and every other weekend, with a focus on high-quality clinical care in a collaborative setting. Salary ranges from $39.74 to $52.99 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months RN experience preferred.
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents patient assessment with the team.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down Unit

Department

Critical Care - Surgical Step Down

Location

Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week

Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Schedule

Nights, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

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 Surgical Step Down Unit specializes in the care of patients who have undergone complex and innovative vascular surgeries, amputations and other surgical services. The Unit will also care for Medical ICU patients, including those who are vent‑dependent.

Culminative Ladder Level I-IV

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add‑on is applied to each RN level.

Level expectations include:

• RN Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.
• RN Level III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
• RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

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.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

Education

• AS: Nursing (Required)

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.

Licenses/Certifications

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

Pay Range

$39.74 - $52.99