Rochester, NY, USA
12 days ago
Registered Nurse Level IV - Joint Replacement Unit

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:


At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

Retirement Savings Program

Same Day Pay through DailyPay

Student Loan Repayment Program

Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

Certification

Enhanced Shift Differentials

Employee Discount Programs

Free Parking

As a Registered Nurse Level IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit.

The Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center at Unity Hospital is an Orthopedic Center of Excellence and achieved designation from DNV and is a Silver award Beacon recipient. It offers elective and emergency surgeries for adult patients including a variety of service specific specialties. Types of surgical procedures that are perform include: Hip, Knee and Shoulder joint replacement, Foot and Ankle surgeries. The emergency surgery patients are complex and require medical optimization and treatment of medical comorbidities prior and after surgical interventions. It is an acute medical/surgical, telemetry unit. It is a 16 bed unit that cares for patients with acute medical conditions and surgical procedures. This unit also caters to patients that are diagnosed with drug and alcohol withdrawal, high flow oxygen, comfort care and pain control issues. Our staff are trained to provide care using negative pressure wound therapy, different mechanical lift devices and work very closely with the physical and occupational department in order to optimize our patients and ensure a safe discharge.

This role is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV / Clinical Nurse IV must complete the following:

Complete the Clinical Ladder binder within 12 months of employment

Minimum of 5 activities in each Pillar (Leadership, Quality, and Organizational Contribution)

15 Continuing education units (CEU's)

20 Flex items

STATUS:  Full Time

             
LOCATION: Unity Hospital         


DEPARTMENT: Joint Replacement Center


SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday

       

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members

Planning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication

Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

EDUCATION:

BS: 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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$37.18 - $49.92

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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