Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - General Surgery

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – General Surgery

Rochester Regional Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the General Surgery Department at Rochester General Hospital. The position is full‑time, 36 hours per week, with a day/night schedule.

As an LPN, you will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and support patients and families throughout the surgical continuum. The General Surgical Unit (2800) serves pre‑ and post‑surgical patients across a wide range of specialties, including general, colorectal, plastics, breast, bariatrics, urology, ENT, and neurosurgery.

• Promote and restore patients’ health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and other team members.
• Perform various treatment procedures and provide physical, educational, and emotional support to patients, friends, and families.
• Administer medication and communicate relevant reports to and from staff as per departmental protocols.
• Document patient encounters concisely, accurately, and completely using the electronic medical record.
• Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

• Graduated from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent.
• Current licensure in the State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• At least six months of LPN experience.

BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association). LPN licensure in New York State (NYSED).

Medium work: intermittent exertion of 20–50 lbs, frequent exertion of 10–25 lbs, and persistent exertion of up to 10 lbs. Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

$27.00 – $33.00 per hour. The base pay is a good faith estimate and may be modified in the future.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.