Description
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
Retirement Savings Program
Same Day Pay through DailyPay
Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
Certification
Enhanced Shift Differentials
Employee Discount Programs
Free Parking
As a Registered Nurse Level IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit.
The 2800 General & Specialty Surgical Unit is a dynamic 35-bed unit specializing in the care of patients undergoing both elective and emergent specialty surgeries. We foster a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where highly skilled nurses deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Patient Population
Our unit cares for a diverse surgical population, including:
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Urology
Bariatric Surgery
Neurology
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Plastic Surgery
Sixteen of our beds are equipped with telemetry monitoring, allowing for safe and comprehensive care of patients with complex medical and surgical needs.
Key Features & Services
Same-Day Surgery Recovery
Wound Care and Ostomy Education
Multidisciplinary Geriatric Support (via the Geriatric Verification Surgical Program)
EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for efficient documentation and coordination
Specialized IV Drips: Heparin and Lasix
Advanced Equipment Management, including:
Chest tubes
Ostomies/Urostomies
Central lines
Nasogastric (NG) tubes
Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy (G/J) tubes
Jackson-Pratt (JP) and percutaneous drains
Murphy drips
Professional Growth & Learning
The 2800 team is committed to continuous learning and professional development. Nurses are supported in building advanced clinical skills and developing expertise in surgical, telemetry, and complex medical-surgical care.
This role is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV / Clinical Nurse IV must complete the following:
Complete the Clinical Ladder binder within 12 months of employment
Minimum of 5 activities in each Pillar (Leadership, Quality, and Organizational Contribution)
15 Continuing education units (CEU's)
20 Flex items
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital (RGH)
DEPARTMENT: 2800 - General & Specialty Surgical Unit
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessment. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient; demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills; communicate and document assessment with interdisciplinary team; utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
- Planning & Implementation. Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; collaborate interdisciplinary health team to deliver care; maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship and provides an exceptional experience for the patient and family
- Evaluation & Education. Evaluate, communicate and document patient responses to care; revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations; ensure the patient receives and understands education/training specific to their needs and abilities
- Training. Provide training for new team members on the unit; assume role of teacher for nursing students and other students shadowing on the unit; act as a resource for other team members for both clinical and non-clinical matters
EDUCATION:
- BS: 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)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE: $38.67 - $51.92
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.
