Registered Nurse - Operating Room
About The Position
Rochester Regional Health is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for the Operating Room at Rochester General Hospital. The RN provides patient-centered clinical care and serves as an advocate for patients throughout their surgical journey, supporting safety, precision, and compassionate care. The hospital’s operating room supports adult and pediatric procedures across specialties including General Surgery, Robotics, Vascular, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. The role involves collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Maintain BLS certification.
- Complete a minimum of five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- At least six months of RN experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using relevant physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screening information appropriate to the patient’s age and developmental stage.
- Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team and use available resources to address the needs of patients and families.
- Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services that reflect patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those covering safety, medication administration, and documentation.
- Revise plans of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation appropriately.
- Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to the Nursing Research Department, using a research article from the last five years based on research performed in the United States.
- Complete a minimum of five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
