Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Rochester Regional Health; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,745 - 72,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Full-time hours

Health benefits

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department at Unity Hospital. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, requiring a Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse license in New York State. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessments, plan development, and compliance with organizational policies. A BLS certification is mandatory. The position has a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and offers a pay range of $39.74 - $52.99 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• BLS certification required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 6 months of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Develops individualized plan of care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Plan of care development

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Emergency Department

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 36 Hours

Schedule: Evening/Night, 3p-3a, 7p-7a; Every other weekend and 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.

Emergency Department

Unity Hospital's Emergency Center provides the highest quality care for adults and children anytime – day or night. Our experienced and multidisciplinary team stands ready to diagnose, treat and monitor patients who have suffered a life‑threatening or emergent injury or illness. There are 34 private treatment rooms and 35 hallway beds, providing full‑service emergency care for both pediatric and adult populations.

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.

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.

• 6 months of acute care experience preferred.

EDUCATION

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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)American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $39.74 - $52.99