Perioperative Services - Operating Room (OR) Nurse Residency Program - Registered Nurse 1 Inpatient

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

6d • $37 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Level 1 Registered Nurse is a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I Registered Nurse continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. The Level 1 Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level I Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. In providing foundational perioperative education, and skill building, the OR nurse residency program is designed to assist the novice registered nurse successfully transition to competent operating room nurse. Candidates should be enthusiastic, and self-motivated learners interested in becoming an integral member of a multi-disciplinary surgical team. Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills, flexibility, a capacity to organize and prioritize are a must. Implementing safe patient-family centered care to the surgical patient is exciting, challenging, and highly technical, experiencing the nursing process one patient at a time. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Requirements

• Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing.
• Applicants will have less than 6-12 months of RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Flexibility
• A capacity to organize and prioritize

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I Registered Nurse continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care.
• The Level 1 Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
• The Level I Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
• Implementing safe patient-family centered care to the surgical patient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees