HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

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 familyPlanning & 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 familyEvaluation & 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)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$38.67 - $51.92

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.