ASPN I - E5

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is preparing to open a 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit on East 5 in November 2026, and we are seeking passionate, team-oriented nurses to join us! The Level I RN delivers professional nursing care, collaborates with the care team and uses the nursing process to coordinate direct patient care.

The pay range for this RN role is $39.25–$40.25 per hour; the position is full-time (36 hours per week). A New York State RN license and CPR/BLS are required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Newly licensed RN with 0–6 months experience.
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Licensed by NY State to practice as RN.
• Current CPR certification (AHA BLS for HCP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services to patients and families.
• Collaborate with health care team to achieve patient outcomes.
• Coordinate and deliver direct patient care using the nursing process.

Skills

Team collaboration

Nursing process

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

New York State RN License

CPR Certification (AHA BLS)

Job description

Job Description

COMING SOON: Highland Hospital's New Acute Medicine Unit!!

Be part of something new. Help us build something great.

Highland Hospital is preparing to open our 20 bed newly renovated Acute Medicine Unit on East 5 in November 2026, and we are looking for passionate, team-oriented nurses to join us!

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new unit, contribute to a positive team culture, and provide exceptional care to patients who need us most. With many patients arriving directly from the ED, our team will play an important role in providing timely, compassionate, high-quality acute care.

The RN provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

All positions listed perform their role within five (5) core performance domains:

• Clinical Practice
• Service Excellence
• Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors
• Research and Evidence Based Practice.
• Organization Contributions

Level I Registered Nurse (RN)

The Level I RN is a new Associate Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) who is completing the Nursing Practice Orientation Program at 6 months of clinical experience or less post licensure. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I nurse is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process. The Level I nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services in an organized manner prioritizing safety and team collaboration and communication. The Level 1 nurse contributes to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes. Once the Level I nurse and the Nurse Manager completes the six month evaluation and determines if the nurse has met expectations of performance at the end of probationary period. If all requirements are met, the nurse is advanced to Level II RN.

PAY RANGE

$39.25 - $40.25

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Nurses

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

36

Job Requirements

New licensed RN with 0-6 months experience in RN role. BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).