Job Title: Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Department: Acute General Medicine (5800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time (36 hours per week)

Schedule: NIGHTS, every other Weekend, every other Holiday

Shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

SUMMARY: As a Registered Nurse (RN), youre 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 Acute Medical Unit (5800) specializes in the care of patients with complex medical conditions and multi-system health issues. Nurses on this unit have the opportunity to build and strengthen their clinical expertise by managing a wide range of acute illnesses, including cardiac conditions requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease and dialysis, pulmonary disorders, and patients requiring multiple drips, drains, and catheters. In addition to medical care, RNs on 5800 play a vital role in supporting the psychosocial needs of patients, particularly those with substance use disorders and mental health challenges, providing compassionate, holistic care to a diverse patient population.

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 Associates Degree in Nursing

. Registered Nurse license in New York State.

. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.

. At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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 employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$37.18 - $49.92

CITY:

Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.