Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Registered NurseAs 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 OR at Unity Hospital has 14 Operating Room Suites, including four Endoscopic suites for advanced laparoscopic procedures. The OR specializes in 12 service lines to include Ear, Nose, Throat, General Surgery, Gynecological, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastics & Reconstructive, Podiatry, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, Colorectal and Neurosurgery/Spine.Responsibilities:Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical carePerforms initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate dataCommunicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary teamDevelops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goalsComplies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentationRevises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriatelyCompletes 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 StatesCompletes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per yearCompletes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely mannerMaintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationRequired Qualifications:Diploma or Associate's Degree in NursingRegistered Nurse license in New York StateBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredAt 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: $38.22 - $50.96City: RochesterPostal Code: 14626