Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 53,271 - 71,524; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Acute General Medicine at Rochester General Hospital. This full-time position offers a pay range of $38.67 - $51.92 per hour and a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, contingent on eligibility. The RN will provide patient-centered care, conduct assessments, and develop care plans. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and candidates must have valid NY RN license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State is required.
• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing necessary.
• Basic Life Support certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately.
• Revise care plans based on ongoing evaluations.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient assessment

Clinical care

Interdisciplinary communication

Care plan documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Department: Acute General Medicine (4800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

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

Schedule: Day/Evening, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 (if applicable)

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re 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 General Medicine Unit (4800) provides specialized care for patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and a wide range of complex medical diagnoses. This unit offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to develop and refine advanced clinical skills in areas such as cardiac care with telemetry monitoring, diabetes management, renal disease and dialysis, pulmonary conditions, and the management of patients with multiple drips, drains, and catheters.

CLINICAL LADDER LEVEL I-IV

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on is applied to each RN level.

Level expectations include

• RN Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.
• RN Level III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
• RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

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 Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

EDUCATION

• AS: Nursing (Required).

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

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

PAY RANGE

$38.67 - $51.92