# Clinical Nurse Leader - Surgical Services at Rochester Regional Health

> Open job at Rochester Regional Health. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/rochester-regional-health-clinical-nurse-leader-surgical-services-91y8z6q
Posted 9 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 10 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Rochester Regional Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/rochester-regional-health)
- Location: On-site
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $45–58 / hour
- Local language: Not required
- Relocation support: Likely (company policy)
- Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, where you can apply from

## Job description

**SUMMARY**

As a Clinical Nurse Leader, your strong ability to lead and clinical expertise serve as valuable resources for staff mentoring and delivery of quality patient care.

**Job Description**

**Job Title:** Clinical Nurse Leader - Surgical Services

**Department:** Surgical Services

**Location:** Newark Wayne Hospital

**Hours Per Week:** 40

**Schedule:** Days

**ATTRIBUTES**

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and behaviors
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong critical thinking skills

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

- **Leadership & Management**. Assume responsibility for overseeing nursing and non-nursing personnel on a unit; function as a unit leader with the ability to act as a resource (both clinically and non-clinically) for nursing personnel, physicians and providers; delegate appropriate responsibilities to assigned nurses and ancillary personnel; assess clinical expertise of nursing personnel, monitor assignments and provide feedback and documentation
- **Patient Care.** Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patient; demonstrate clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs; communicate and document assessment of patient; develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; communicate with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team; ensure patient receives and understands education specific to their needs and abilities
- **General Management.** Perform daily leader rounding and assure team members are regularly rounding on all patients; develop programs and strategies to monitor the quality of patient care and patient outcomes; assist Nurse Manager in developing and implementing long-term staffing pattern, personnel needs, budget negotiation and recruitment plan

**EDUCATION:**

**LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:**

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

**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. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

**For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.**

**Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.**

**PAY RANGE:**

$44.56 - $58.21

**CITY:**

Newark

**POSTAL CODE:**

14513

_The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts._

**Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.**

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/rochester-regional-health-clinical-nurse-leader-surgical-services-91y8z6q: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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