Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Temporary

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Position is temporary with potential to become full-time, working 12-hour day shifts and including weekend coverage.

The RN provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, direct patient care, and education within a patient- and family-centered approach. Requires NYS RN license and BLS; BSN preferred for preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license.
• BLS certification at hire (or obtain within one week).

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and family.
• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and education.
• Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive outcomes.
• Performs discharge planning to ensure safe transition of care.
• Directs and delegates care to unlicensed team members.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

Education

RN license NYS (Current)

BSN preferred

Job description

Description Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Emergency DepartmentLocation: Canton-Potsdam HospitalHours Per Week: Temporary position, up to full-time hours expectedSchedule: 12-hour days shifts, with weekend requirement

SUMMARY:

The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.
• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice.
• Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.
• Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school program Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing licenseBLS upon hire, if not AHA must obtain within one week of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSN from an accredited nursing school program National Certification ED experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

PAY RANGE:

$44.03 - $59.45 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.