Registered Nurse - Med /Surg

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, NY. The role is 37.5 hours per week with a 12-hour night shift and weekend requirements. It involves comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and direct patient care in a Med-Surg setting.

The position requires NYS RN licensure, BLS, and an accredited nursing program graduate. BSN and national certification are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth within Med-Surg/West 3.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license; AHA BLS upon hire.
• BSN from an accredited nursing school program preferred.
• National Certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Direct patient care

Discharge planning

Team delegation

Customer service

Education

NYS Licensed Registered Nurse

BSN (preferred)

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 night shift 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; AHA BLS upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSN from an accredited nursing school program preferred.

• National Certification 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: $42.03 - $57.45