Registered Nurse - GI

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the GI-Endoscopy unit at Unity Hospital. You’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care during GI and pulmonary procedures, including endoscopies and colonoscopies, rotating shifts with per-diem hours and on-call requirements.

Requires an RN license in New York, a nursing diploma/AS, and BLS certification. Preferred candidates have 6 months’ experience and a BSN. The role includes orientation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Active NYS RN license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment with appropriate data.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses available resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care.
• Follows safety, medication, and documentation policies.
• Revises plan based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation.
• Completes CRU form using a recent US-based research article.
• Completes at least 5 nationally approved CNE/CEU hours per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens timely.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Department

GI - Endoscopy

Location

Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week

Per Diem

Schedule

8- and 10-hour shifts rotating between 7a-630p Monday through Friday; On-call requirements.*Requires full-time orientation 40 hours per week.

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.

Endoscopy

Our Rochester Regional Health gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and other specialists work together to provide advanced preventive, diagnostic, and treatment options for conditions affecting the digestive system- including the stomach, intestines, colon, pancreas, liver, and esophagus. We partner with our patients to determine the best diagnostic or treatment option for them through our key programs. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care during gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies and other advanced and nurse driven procedures.

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.
• 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

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.

Licences/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $38.67 - $51.92. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.