Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

Job Title: Registered Nurse I Department: Orthopedic Surgery Location: RGH Hours Per Week: Full Time/36 hours per week Schedule: Straight Shift- Nights. Every other weekend/holidays. SUMMARY 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. The Inpatient Orthopedic Unit (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. The unit also operates as a Virtual Nursing Unit, with RNs committing to one virtual care shift per week as part of their schedule. CLINICAL LADDER LEVEL I-IV The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add‑on is applied to each RN level. Level expectations include: RN 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. RN 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. RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient). Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family. Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals. Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation. Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately. Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States. COMPLIANCE Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year. Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required Registered Nurse license in New York State. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. At least 6 months experience preferred EDUCATION AS: Nursing (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) PAY RANGE $38.67 - $51.92 #J-18808-Ljbffr