Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care setting
BS in Nursing preferred
Current New York State RN license
Current CPR certification (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred)
Expertise in managing complex patient needs
Responsibilities
Provide expert patient care using the nursing process
Collaborate with healthcare team members to achieve patient outcomes
Coordinate patient care and support staff orientation
Document patient care reflecting condition and priorities
Identify opportunities for self-growth and contribute to team development
Participate in educational activities supporting evidence-based care
Ensure a safe unit environment by adhering to policies and procedures
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Access to evidence-based practice resources
Potential for expanded roles and responsibilities
Engagement in research and quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description
Southeast 4 - Short-stay Surgical Unit: Great new opportunity in our tower!!! Ortho, Urology, ENT, General Surgery and more. 25 Beds with ability to surge to 26
Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care. All positions listed perform their role within five (5) core performance domains: • Clinical Practice • Service Excellence • Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors • Research and Evidence Based Practice. • Organization Contributions
Level III Registered Nurse (RN): The Level III RN is accountable for the provision of expert patient care based on established standards and utilizing the nursing process including service to patients with complex needs. The Level III nurse has increased responsibilities that may include staff orientation, patient care coordination, shift charge nurse, or other unit/service activities and may assume an expanded unit role as available and assigned by Nurse Manager. The Level III nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses and role models appropriate team communication methods, and documents care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level III nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level III nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level III nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations by interpreting policy and procedures, sharing new evidence with peers, adhering to practice and policy standards, and supporting efficiencies in care. The Level III nurse identifies potential problems and demonstrates an enhanced level of critical decision making and conflict management skills. The Level III nurse participates in formal and informal educational activities that support evidenced based care and outcomes.
PAY RANGE: $42.88 - $54.63 *The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Job Requirements
Minimum recent 2 years RN expertise in an acute care setting. BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).
About University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
