Registered Nurse - General Surgery

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse I to deliver exceptional patient care in the General Surgery department. This full-time role offers competitive pay between $38.67 and $51.92 per hour and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. Ideal candidates will hold an RN license in New York State, possess strong clinical and communication skills, and have a passion for patient-centered care. This position demands both teamwork and individual assessment expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State required.
• Completes at least 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Experience in a nursing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high‑quality, patient‑centered, clinical care.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patients.
• Develops and documents individual care plans.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessments

Communication

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: General Surgery (2800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours (Full-Time)

Schedule: Nights

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

SUMMARY:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive

difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet

their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

The General Surgical Unit (2800) cares for pre and post-surgical patients including general, colorectal, plastics and breast, bariatrics, urology, ENT and neurosurgery. This fast‑paced unit is a great fit for experienced and new RNs who enjoy multidisciplinary teamwork and rewarding patient interactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides high‑quality, patient‑centered, clinical care

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk‑screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).

• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.

• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.

• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.

• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.

COMPLIANCE:

• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.

• Completes mandatory in‑services and health screens in timely manner.

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

• At least 6 months RN experience preferred

EDUCATION:

• AS: 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)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $38.67 - $51.92