RN III Operating Room RN

Overview

The Highland Hospital OR is a state-of-the-art facility nationally recognized for several specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology and Breast Cancer surgery. Our OR is home to 2 DaVinci surgical robots and the most advanced surgical equipment available. Over 80% of our nurses are certified in perioperative nursing.

• Provide professional nursing services for patients and their families and for the nursing department.
• Collaborate with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment.
• Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

• Clinical Practice
• Service Excellence
• Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice
• Organization Contributions

Level III Registered Nurse (RN) — The Level III RN is accountable for the provision of expert patient care based on established standards and utilizing the nursing process, including service to patients with complex needs. The Level III nurse has increased responsibilities that may include staff orientation, patient care coordination, shift charge nurse, or other unit/service activities and may assume an expanded unit role as available and assigned by the Nurse Manager.

The Level III nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses appropriate team communication methods, and documents care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level III nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level III nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level III nurse contributes to a safe unit environment and operations by interpreting policy and procedures, sharing new evidence with peers, adhering to practice and policy standards, and supporting efficiencies in care.

The Level III nurse identifies potential problems and demonstrates an enhanced level of critical decision making and conflict management skills. The Level III nurse participates in formal and informal educational activities that support evidence-based care and outcomes.

Pay Range: $41 - $54.19

• Auto req  
• City:
  Rochester
• Area of Interest:
  Nurses
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Hours/Week: 20-40 Weekend/Holiday Call

• Minimum recent 2 years RN expertise in an acute care setting.
• BS in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred).