What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Level IV - Joint Replacement Unit position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
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
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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)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $37.18 - $49.92
Salary : $37 - $50
