Registered Nurse - Joint Replacement

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Spencerport
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

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 Joint Replacement Center has 32 beds and this unit has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality from the Joint Commission. We were awarded Disease Specific Care Certification for knee and hip replacement. This unit performs the highest volume of joint replacement surgeries in the Rochester area!

STATUS: Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night; flexible

ATTRIBUTES
Diploma or Associate 's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor 's Degree in Nursing preferred
Registered Nurse license in New York State
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

OFFERING:
Competitive hourly rates & benefits which begin on date of hire
Generous retirement benefits including a pension plan
Clinical Ladder Program provides additional compensation for strong clinical and professional skills
Leadership & advancement opportunities
Competitive differential rates
Tuition assistance

TAGS: #SJRN
EDUCATION AS: Nursing (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED); BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 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.

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