ASPN II-Observation Unit

Highland Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking a Level II Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical/Surgical Observation Unit. The 36-hour, full-time role delivers professional nursing care to patients with a short length of stay, collaborating with the health care team to optimize outcomes.

Minimum 6 months RN experience in acute care is required; NYS RN license and CPR (BLS) certification are mandatory. BSN preferred. Compensation aligns with experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting.
• 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).

Responsabilités

• Provide professional nursing services for patients and families.
• Collaborate with health care providers to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Coordinate and provide direct care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Support unit operations and safety, including peer mentoring as assigned.

Connaissances

RN experience

Team collaboration

Patient care

Formation

BS in Nursing

Outils

CPR certification

Description du poste

Job Description

Medical/Surgical Observation Unit

26-bed unit that cares for patients with an expected length of stay of 48 hours or less.

Common diagnosis includes pneumonia, urinary tract infections, asthma/COPD exacerbation, cellulitis and chest pain.

Common surgical diagnoses include mastectomy, thyroidectomy, appendectomy, kidney stone removal and orthopaedic surgeries.

Position Summary

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.

Level II Registered Nurse (RN)

The Level II RN, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. The Level II Registered Nurse may assume expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor. The Level II nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses appropriate team communication methods, and practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level II nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level II nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level II nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations.

PAY RANGE: $40.03-51.00

*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

At time of initial hire

Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting

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 for Healthcare providers)

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