Registered Nurse Surgical ICU

Description Job Title: Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU Department: Surgical Intensive Care Unit Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: Full-Time (36 hours per week) Schedule: Day/Evening/Night, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday 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 SICU/Neurocritical Care Unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment dedicated to caring for critically ill patients with complex, life-threatening surgical illnesses and injuries. Nurses have the opportunity to build a diverse and highly specialized skill set while caring for patients from a wide range of services, including General Surgery, Thoracic, Vascular, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Stroke, GYN/Oncology, and Obstetrics. This dynamic unit offers an exciting opportunity to care for some of the hospital's most complex patients while working alongside a collaborative, highly skilled interdisciplinary team. The SICU is also proud to have earned the Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), recognizing the unit's commitment to exceptional patient care, measurable outcomes, and an outstanding patient and family experience. Join a team where clinical excellence, teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together - and where you can continue to grow your critical care expertise while making a meaningful impact every day. 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: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. T