Registered Nurse - DOSA - Pre/Post

Job Title: Registered Nurse - DOSA - Pre/Post

Department: DOSA - Pre/Post Department

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.