Registered Nurse Level I - IV - Orthopedic Surgery

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Orthopedic Surgery

Rochester, NY 14621

36 hours (Full Time)

Straight Shift - Days, every other weekend/holidays. One virtual care shift per week.

$15,000 (if applicable)

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 and their families, going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

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.

• Level expectations determine the RN level at hire based on candidate qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on is applied to each RN level.
• 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.
• 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.
• Level IV
  :
  Minimum 1 year specialty experience; 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.

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (physical, psychological, educational, risk-screen) suitable for the patient’s age.
• Communicates and documents assessment with interdisciplinary team, utilizing all available resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care, treatment, and services aligned with patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols, including safety, medication administration, and documentation standards.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations, updating documentation accordingly.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last 5 years performed in the United States.

• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• At least 6 months experience (preferred).

AS:
Nursing (Required).

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

Medium work requiring exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

$37.18 to $49.92 per hour. Pay is determined by experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location and contracts. Base pay may be modified in the future and is subject to additional pay components.

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.