Its 2026-2027 clinical staffing plan
Strong Memorial Hospital: nurse-to-patient ratios by unit
The staffing plan Strong Memorial Hospital (Monroe County) filed with New York's Department of Health: for each of its 86 units and each shift, the planned number of RNs and the planned patients one RN cares for, set by a committee at least half made of frontline staff. University of Rochester Medical Center's open jobs.
Every unit, every shift
Planned patients per RN by shift, the planned RNs and aides on the day shift, and whether the committee reached consensus.
| Unit | Day | Evening | Night | RNs (day) | Aides (day) | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61200 Brain Injury RehabilitationOther | 3.7 | 5.5 | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Emergency Observation UnitEmergency Department | 6.0 | 6.0 | None | 3 | 1 | Not stated |
| Surgical Center at Strong WestOther | 0.9 | None | None | 15 | 1 | Not stated |
| Post Anesthesia Care UnitOther | 1.6 | 2.1 | None | 20 | 3 | Not stated |
| 23 HourOther | 3.0 | None | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pre-anesthesia BOther | 2.3 | None | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pre-anesthesia AOther | 2.3 | 1.0 | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Strong Surgical CenterOther | 1.7 | 2.1 | None | 14 | 5 | Not stated |
| Extra Corporeal Shock Wave TherapyOther | 0.3 | 0.3 | None | 3 | 1 | Not stated |
| Operating RoomOther | 0.8 | 0.8 | None | 40 | 20 | Not stated |
| 2nd Floor Strong Surgical CenterOther | 3.0 | 2.0 | None | 8 | 1 | Not stated |
| 2nd Floor Operating RoomOther | 0.4 | 1.0 | None | 8 | 2 | Not stated |
| Diagnostic ImagingOther | 1.0 | None | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Interventional RadiologyOther | 1.3 | 1.0 | None | 16 | 2 | Not stated |
| Cardiac Catheter/EP Lab Procedure RoomsOther | 0.5 | None | None | 14 | 0 | Not stated |
| Cardiac Catheter Lab/Electrophysiology Lab Recovery/HoldingOther | 2.3 | None | None | 10 | 0 | Not stated |
| DialysisOther | 1.0 | 4.7 | None | 14 | 0 | Not stated |
| Ambulatory Blood/MarrowTransplantOther | 2.2 | None | None | 5 | 0 | Not stated |
| ApheresisOther | 2.0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | Not stated |
| Hem/OncologyOther | 0.9 | None | None | 54 | 11 | Not stated |
| Ambulatory InfusionOther | 1.8 | None | None | 22 | 2 | Not stated |
| Radiation OncologyOther | 2.4 | None | None | 5 | 2 | Not stated |
| 21800 Adult Admission UnitOther | 4.0 | 4.0 | None | 5 | 1 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 63600i Medical Pulmonary Intensive CareIntensive Care | 1.7 | 1.7 | None | 6 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 8 South General CareOther | 2.8 | 2.8 | None | 5 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 8 North General CareOther | 3.0 | 4.0 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 7 South General Care Renal, Peds Surgical and GIOther | 3.5 | 3.5 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 7 North General Care Hem/OncOther | 3.0 | 3.0 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 6 South Pediatric Cardiac Care CenterOther | 1.8 | 1.8 | None | 9 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 6 North Pediatric Intensive CareIntensive Care | 1.7 | 1.7 | None | 7 | 0 | Not stated |
| Pediatric NICU-GCH Gosnell Family Wegmans NurseryNeonatal | 2.0 | 2.0 | None | 22 | 1 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 33400 Gosnell Family NICUNeonatal | 2.4 | 2.4 | None | 10 | 1 | Not stated |
| Pediatric 32300 Newborn NurseryOther | 8.5 | 8.5 | None | 2 | 0 | Not stated |
| Psychiatric 49000 Child and Adolescent PsychiatryOther | 6.0 | 6.0 | None | 4 | 2 | Not stated |
| Psychiatric 39200 Geriatric PsychiatryOther | 5.5 | 5.5 | None | 2 | 1 | Not stated |
| Psychiatric 39000 General Adult Psychiatry UnitOther | 5.0 | 5.0 | None | 2 | 1 | Not stated |
| Psychiatric 29200 General Adult Psychiatry UnitOther | 5.5 | 5.5 | None | 4 | 2 | Not stated |
| Psychiatric 19200 Inpatient Medicine in PsychiatryMedical/Surgical | 6.7 | 6.7 | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Psychiatric G9200 Acute Medicine/Surgical with Psychiatric/Behavioral/Subs tance Abuse DisordersOther | 5.0 | 5.0 | None | 2 | 0 | Not stated |
| OB/GYN 33600 Postpartum Mother and BabyObstetrics/Gynecology | 4.3 | 4.3 | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| OB/GYN 31600 Labor and DeliveryObstetrics/Gynecology | 1.6 | 1.9 | None | 8 | 0 | Not stated |
| OB/GYN 31400 Labor and Delivery TriageObstetrics/Gynecology | 3.0 | 3.0 | None | 2 | 1 | Not stated |
| OB/GYN 31200 High Risk Antepartum/Postpartum/G YNObstetrics/Gynecology | 6.7 | 6.7 | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Neuro/Muscular/Skeletal 81200 Neuromedicine Intensive CareIntensive Care | 2.0 | 2.0 | None | 6 | 0 | Not stated |
| Neuro/Muscular/Skeletal 53600 Neurology SurgicalOther | 4.0 | 4.8 | None | 6 | 0 | Not stated |
| Neuro/Muscular/Skeletal 53400 Adult Orthopedic SurgeryOther | 5.0 | 6.3 | None | 5 | 0 | Not stated |
| Neuro/Muscular/Skeletal 51600 Neurology MedicineOther | 4.8 | 6.0 | None | 5 | 0 | Not stated |
| Neuro/Muscular/Skeletal 51200 Acute RehabilitationOther | 5.0 | 6.7 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 73400 Solid Organ TransplantMedical/Surgical | 4.0 | 4.8 | None | 6 | 1 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 63600 Acute MedicineMedical/Surgical | 5.8 | 5.8 | None | 4 | 1 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 63400 Acute MedicineMedical/Surgical | 4.6 | 4.6 | None | 5 | 0 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 61600 Acute MedicineMedical/Surgical | 4.0 | 4.8 | None | 6 | 0 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 61400 Acute MedicineMedical/Surgical | 3.3 | 3.7 | None | 8 | 0 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 73600 Acute MedicineMedical/Surgical | 3.8 | 3.8 | None | 6 | 1 | Not stated |
| Medical/Surgical 51400 TraumaMedical/Surgical | 4.0 | 4.0 | None | 6 | 1 | Not stated |
| G1600 Adult Admission UnitOther | 10.0 | 10.0 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Emergency Department PediatricEmergency Department | 4.8 | 3.2 | None | 4 | 1 | Not stated |
| Strong West Emergency DepartmentEmergency Department | 4.3 | 4.3 | None | 2 | 0 | Not stated |
| Adult Emergency DepartmentEmergency Department | 3.9 | 3.9 | None | 20 | 3 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 83600 Surgical Intensive Care with Liver TransplantIntensive Care | 2.0 | 2.0 | None | 6 | 0 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 81600 Medical Intensive CareIntensive Care | 1.7 | 1.7 | None | 7 | 0 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 81400 Surgical Intensive and Progressive CareIntensive Care | 1.8 | 1.8 | None | 8 | 0 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 71600 Medical Intensive CareIntensive Care | 2.0 | 2.0 | None | 7 | 1 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 32800 Burn Trauma Step-downIntensive Care | 2.7 | 2.7 | None | 3 | 0 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 31800 Burn Trauma Intensive CareIntensive Care | 2.1 | 2.1 | None | 8 | 0 | Not stated |
| 71400 General MedicineOther | 4.8 | 4.8 | None | 5 | 1 | Not stated |
| Cardiovascular 71200 Thoracic and Specialty Surgical CareOther | 5.0 | 6.3 | None | 5 | 0 | Not stated |
| Cardiovascular 43600 Cardiac Care Pre/Post/Cardiac/Vascular ProceduralOther | 5.3 | 5.3 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Cardiovascular 43400 Cardiac Care Unit Pre/Post Advanced Heart Failure and Heart TransplantOther | 4.2 | 4.2 | None | 6 | 0 | Not stated |
| Cardiovascular 42800 Intensive Cardiac Care Post Cardiac SurgeryOther | 2.0 | 2.0 | None | 11 | 0 | Not stated |
| Cardiovascular 41600 Cardiac CareOther | 5.3 | 5.3 | None | 4 | 0 | Not stated |
| Cancer Center WCC7 Adult Hematology/OncologyOther | 5.0 | 5.0 | None | 6 | 1 | Not stated |
| Cancer Center WCC6 Blood and Marrow TransplantOther | 4.1 | 4.1 | None | 7 | 1 | Not stated |
| Cancer Center WCC5 Surgical Oncology/Urology/ENT/Col orectalOther | 4.7 | 4.7 | None | 6 | 1 | Not stated |
| Cancer Center 41200 Palliative Care/MedicineOther | 6.0 | 6.0 | None | 2 | 1 | Not stated |
| Adult Critical Care 83400 Medical Pulmonary Intensive and Progressive CareIntensive Care | 1.8 | 1.8 | None | 8 | 0 | Not stated |
| Hospital at Home: Medically stable patients receive hospital level clinical care in homeOther | None | 3.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| 49200 General Adult Psychiatry UnitOther | None | 5.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| Cardiac Cath Lab/EPL Recovery/HoldingOther | None | 7.7 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| Pulmonary Lab/BronchoscopyOther | None | 4.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| Pediatric ImagingOther | None | 8.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| Pediatric Operating RoomOther | None | 3.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| Pediatric Surgical CenterOther | None | 3.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| CPEPOther | None | 8.3 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| 23 Hour UnitOther | None | 3.0 | None | None | None | Not stated |
| Diagnostic RadiologyOther | None | 1.5 | None | None | None | Not stated |
Strong Memorial Hospital nurse-to-patient ratios by unit: common questions
What is the nurse-to-patient ratio at Strong Memorial Hospital?
By its 2026-2027 clinical staffing plan, on the day shift: medical/surgical units 4.0 patients per RN (New York's median hospital 5.0), intensive care units 1.9 patients per RN (New York's median hospital 2.0), emergency department units 4.5 patients per RN (New York's median hospital 4.5), obstetrics/gynecology units 3.7 patients per RN (New York's median hospital 2.6), neonatal units 2.2 patients per RN (New York's median hospital 2.0) and other units 3.0 patients per RN (New York's median hospital 2.8). These are planned averages for each unit; the table lists every unit and the evening and night shifts.
Is Strong Memorial Hospital a union hospital?
Its plan does not say.
Did Strong Memorial Hospital's staffing committee agree on the plan?
Its plan does not say.
Is Strong Memorial Hospital hiring?
University of Rochester Medical Center has its open jobs here, read from its own job board every day.
Sources and method
The plan as the Department publishes it in its normalized form, read table by table. "Patients per RN" is the plan's planned average number of patients one RN cares for on the unit and shift; procedural units (a cath lab, endoscopy) plan few by their nature. Read 9 Nov 2026. Every New York hospital.
- New York State Department of Health, hospital clinical staffing plans 2026-2027, Strong Memorial Hospital (PFI 0413)
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Strong Memorial Hospital nurse-to-patient ratios by unit. Data as of 9 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/new-york-hospital-staffing-plans/strong-memorial-hospital