Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

rrhs; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse at Canton-Potsdam Hospital to provide comprehensive nursing care, assessments, and care planning. The role emphasizes family-centered care and adherence to licensure standards.

The RN will perform direct patient care, participate in discharge planning, and supervise unlicensed team members while delivering high-quality patient service in a fast-paced setting.

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.
• BSN from an accredited nursing school program.
• National Certification.

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 care

Assessment

Care planning

Team delegation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

National Certification

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

UNION

NYSNA (CPH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$42.03 - $57.45

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.