Registered Nurse - Operating Room
About The Position
Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room at Unity Hospital. The RN provides patient-centered clinical care and supports patients, families, and visitors with courtesy, kindness, respect, and compassion. Unity Hospital’s OR has 14 operating room suites, including four endoscopic suites for advanced laparoscopic procedures, and serves specialties including ENT, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, thoracic surgery, urology, vascular surgery, colorectal surgery, and neurosurgery/spine. The clinical ladder level (I–IV) will be determined at hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet the requirements. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with Monday–Friday 10-hour shifts scheduled between 7 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Off-shift on-call requirements apply.
Requirements
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Clinical ladder requirements vary by level: Level II requires at least six months of RN experience and an AAS in Nursing; Level III requires at least one year of RN experience and an AAS in Nursing; Level IV requires at least one year of experience in the hired specialty and a BS in Nursing.
- Clinical ladder levels II–IV require completion of specified activities, continuing education units, and flex items within 12 months where stated.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least six months of experience preferred.
- For Clinical Ladder Level III: demonstrated clinical and leadership skills, and preceptor and/or charge experience.
- For Clinical Ladder Level IV: an expanded leadership role such as charge nurse, preceptor, or mentor.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screening data for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
- Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services appropriate to patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those governing safety, medication administration, and documentation.
- Revise plans of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation accordingly.
- Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to the Nursing Research Department, using a research article published within the last five years and based on research performed in the United States.
- Complete at least 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
