Registered Nurse - DOSA - Pre/Post at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Registered Nurse - DOSA - Pre/Post

Department: Surgical Services

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Schedule: DAY/EVENING Rotation

Shifts: Variable

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.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Perioperative & Surgical Services team in the Outpatient/Inpatient Unit. This role provides care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures with a focus on both outpatient and inpatient cases based on patient acuity. As part of a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will be responsible for managing preoperative assessments, assisting in surgeries, and providing post-operative care. This is a fast-paced unit with varying case volumes, and the ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

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: $37.18 - $49.92

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.