Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canton-Potsdam Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg - West 3 unit. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning and direct delivery of nursing care for patients in a family-centered model.

Shifts are 12 hours during the day with weekend requirements, totaling 37.5 scheduled hours per week. NYS RN licensure and BLS are required, with BSN and national certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care with patient and family.
• Performs direct patient and family-centered care and education per standards.
• Identifies and responds to patient conditions to improve outcomes.
• Performs discharge planning for safe transitions of care.
• Directs and delegates care to unlicensed team members.
• Provides world-class customer service to patients and families.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school program

Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license

BLS upon hire, if not AHA must obtain within one week of hire date

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Med/Surg - West 3

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule: 12-hour day 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 license
• BLS upon hire, if not AHA must obtain within one week of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN from an accredited nursing school program
• National Certification

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

$42.03 - $57.45