Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Registered Nurse IDepartment: Orthopedic SurgeryLocation: Rochester General Hospital (RGH)Hours Per Week: Full Time/36 hours per weekSchedule: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend/holidays.Sign-On Bonus: $15,000Summary: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.Responsibilities:Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team membersPlanning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient's unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progressElectronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communicationCompliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirementsRequired Qualifications:Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing requiredRegistered Nurse license in New York State.Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationAt least 6 months experience preferredPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.At least 6 months experience preferredEducation:AS: Nursing (Required)Licenses / Certifications:BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - 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.Pay Range:$37.18 - $49.92City: RochesterPostal Code: 14621Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans