Registered Nurse (RN) General, Urology & Colorectal Surgery

Job Title

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

At St. Joseph's Health, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and work-life balance while maintaining excellence in patient care. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Career advancement in an environment where safety and support are top priorities.
• A three-day workweek for enhanced work-life balance.
• Improved staffing, including the integration of a dedicated RN onsite virtual nurse.
• The option for daily pay, giving you access to your earnings immediately after your shift.
• Complimentary access to our 24/7 on-campus fitness center to support your health and wellness.
• 24-hour leadership support to ensure you're always set up for success.
• Currently offering up to 10,000 in sign-on/retention bonus for qualified applicants.

Unit 3-1, our General, Urology and Colorectal Surgery unit is a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical unit specializing in care for individuals undergoing general, urologic, and colorectal procedures, as well as patients with renal disease, including peritoneal dialysis (PD) at the bedside.

This is a Telemetry Class 2 floor, providing continuous cardiac monitoring as needed. Most patients are post-operative surgical cases arriving from PACU, with some direct admits from surgeons' offices or the ED.

Common Interventions include:

• Drain and wound management
• Wound vacs, G-tubes, J-tubes
• Ostomies and urostomies
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Occasional chest tubes

Position Purpose

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to surgical patients. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and a seamless patient experience.

What You Will Do

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient care from admission through discharge.
• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and case management principles to support
• Recognize and respond to situations requiring immediate intervention
• Serve as a mentor, clinician, educator and collaborator within the care team

Specialized Training

• Core EKG and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) classes
• Additional specialty education based on unit needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current NYS RN license
• GN's or RN's with less than one year experience should apply to our Graduate Nurse Residency Program
• Commitment to continuing education and maintaining licensure

Position Highlights & Benefits

• Culture: Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values guide our practice. Shared governance ensures every voice is heard.
• Professional Environment: Safe, supportive workplace with onsite parking for only $6/pay.
• Benefits: Comprehensive packages including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403B, tuition assistance, onsite fitness center, and daily pay option.
• Professional Development: Clinical ladder incentives, generous tuition allowance, and leadership pathways.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options including Baylor weekend shifts with higher base pay

About St. Joseph's Health

Located in the heart of Central New York, St. Joseph's Health is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery, spine surgery, and coronary intervention. We are a designated Stroke Center, a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital, and a Best Maternity Hospital. Our network offers comprehensive care and innovative community-based health programs, creating a compassionate healing presence across the continuum of care.

Pay Range: $37.60- $58.35

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.