Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room Location: Rochester General Hospital, Department of Surgical Services - Operating Room. Hours: Per Diem. Job Summary As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and 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. Join a dynamic, high performing surgical team at Rochester General Hospital, where you’ll play an essential role in delivering life changing care. Responsibilities Provides high quality, patient centered clinical care. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the patient’s chronological/developmental age). Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team; utilizes all available resources to meet the needs of the patient and family. Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services individualized and appropriate for the patient’s 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 using a research article from the last five years from US research. Completes a minimum of five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year. Completes mandatory in services and health screens in a timely manner. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required Qualifications Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse license in New York State. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. At least six months RN experience. Licenses & Certifications BLS – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (AHA). RN – Registered Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED). 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 continuously to move objects. Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. Pay Range $39.75 – $52.99 per hour. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr