New Graduate RN – Surgical Unit – New Tower!

Job Description

New Graduate RN – Surgical Unit – New Tower!

Job ID: 17701BR / Auto Req ID: 17701BR

Department/Cost Center: 638 – Southeast 5

Posting Title: New Graduate Nurse: Surgical Unit- New Tower!

Are you a new graduate Registered Nurse eager to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join our brand-new state-of-the-art facility as a Level I Registered Nurse on the Surgical Unit (SE5) in our New Tower! This is an exceptional opportunity to provide direct patient care in a cutting-edge hospital setting, focusing on general surgery, GYN, and oncology patients.

About the Surgical Unit (SE5 – New Tower)

Our Surgical Unit, located in the New Tower, offers a modern and patient-centered environment with all private rooms. As part of this team, you will care for a diverse patient population undergoing various surgical procedures, including:

• General Surgery/GYN/Oncology
• Bariatric
• Colorectal
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Plastics

Role Definition: Level I Registered Nurse (RN)

The Level I RN position is designed for new Associate Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates who are completing their Nursing Practice Orientation Program, with 6 months or less of clinical experience post-licensure. Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Level I nurse is accountable for:

• Providing direct care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Supporting peers in the organized delivery of patient care services.
• Prioritizing patient safety, team collaboration, and effective communication.
• Contributing to unit activities that aim to enhance patient care outcomes.

Upon completion of the six-month evaluation, if the Level I nurse and Nurse Manager determine that performance expectations have been met at the end of the probationary period, the nurse will be advanced to a Level II RN.

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $38-41

*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

• Education: BS in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure: Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification: Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers).

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hours/Week: 36-40 hours

Work Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights (availability for various shifts)

City: Rochester

Area Of Interest: Nurses

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.