Registered Nurse - General Medicine

Rochester Regional Health; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 53,271 - 71,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Competitive pay range from $38.67 to $51.92

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care. You will assess patients, document plans, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team. A Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse license in New York State are essential, with BLS certification also required. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and experience. This full-time position comes with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, scheduled for nights and includes a competitive pay range of $38.67 - $51.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document care plans tailored to patient needs and goals.
• Revise care plans based on evaluations and updates.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: General Medicine (4300)

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 36 hours

Schedule: Nights 7p-7a, rotating weekends and holidays

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.

Our Unit

4300 is a 20‑bed medical‑surgical unit with the additional specialty of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). This unit cares for general medical patients and any patient who requires PD during their hospital admission. All RN & LPNs are required to become PD‑competent through our hospital training course. RRH reimburses or pays for this competency for our nurses.

Nursing staff are responsible for assessing patients, administering medications, and following provider orders for patient‑specific tasks. 4300 is a wonderful unit to start or continue your nursing career as you will see a variety of medical conditions, treatment plans, and nursing skills. We provide multidisciplinary support with daily care team rounding and geographically assigned teams.

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.

• 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 (physical, psychological, educational, and risk‑screen data appropriate for the patient’s age).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources 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’s needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including 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 experience preferred.

Education

• AS: Nursing (Required)

Physical Requirements

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