Registered Nurse – General, Urology & Colorectal Surgery - St. Joseph's Health

At St. Joseph’s Health, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and work-life balance while maintaining excellence in patient care.

About the role

Unit 3-1, our General, Urology and Colorectal Surgery unit is a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical unit specializing in care for individuals undergoing general, urologic, and colorectal procedures, as well as patients with renal disease, including peritoneal dialysis (PD) at the bedside. This is a Telemetry Class 2 floor, providing continuous cardiac monitoring as needed. Most patients are post-operative surgical cases arriving from PACU, with some direct admits from surgeons’ offices or the ED.

• Drain and wound management
• Wound vacs, G-tubes, J-tubes
• Ostomies and urostomies
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Occasional chest tubes

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to surgical patients. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and a seamless patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient care from admission through discharge.
• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and case management principles to support patient care.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with NYS regulations and national standards of practice.
• Recognize and respond to situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Serve as a mentor, clinician, educator, and collaborator within the care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current NYS RN license.
• GN's or RN's with less than one year experience should apply to our Graduate Nurse Residency Program.
• Commitment to continuing education and maintaining licensure.

Specialized Training

• Core EKG and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) classes.
• Additional specialty education based on unit needs.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus for qualified applicants.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 403B.
• Tuition assistance and generous tuition allowance.
• Clinical ladder incentives and leadership pathways.
• Onsite fitness center with complimentary access.
• Daily pay option, giving you access to your earnings immediately after your shift.
• Flexible scheduling options including Baylor weekend shifts with higher base pay.
• Onsite parking for only $6 per pay.
• 24-hour leadership support.

Pay

Pay Range: $37.60 - $58.35 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Schedule

• Part-time, rotating shift.
• Three-day workweek for enhanced work-life balance.

About St. Joseph’s Health

Located in the heart of Central New York, St. Joseph’s Health is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery, spine surgery, and coronary intervention. We are a designated Stroke Center, a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital, and a Best Maternity Hospital. Our network offers comprehensive care and innovative community-based health programs, creating a compassionate healing presence across the continuum of care.