Registered Nurse - Per Diem

120 Canton - Potsdam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health, serving Western New York and surrounding regions, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Services / Ambulatory Surgery department at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The position is per diem with 12-hour shifts and Monday–Friday scheduling, providing patient assessments, care planning and direct nursing care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active NYS RN license, and BLS at hire (with possible extension to

Qualifications

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

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

BLS certification

Education

New York State RN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Department: Surgical Services / Ambulatory Surgery – Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital – Hours Per Week: Per Diem – Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12‑hour shifts, 0700‑1930.

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 ACLS, PALS, BLS required ICU or critical care experience

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

$44.03 - $59.45. 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.