Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Stroke

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

103 Rochester General Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their Acute Stroke Unit. The RN will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months RN experience and must hold a Registered Nurse license in New York State. BLS certification is required. Compensation ranges from $38.67 to $51.92 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months RN experience for RN Level II.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Communicates and documents assessment with interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes resources to meet patient needs.

Skills

Patient-centered clinical care

Assessment and documentation skills

Communication with interdisciplinary teams

Plan of care development

BLS certification maintenance

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Acute Stroke (7800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 36 Hours/Week

Schedule: Rotating - Day Every other Weekend/Holiday.

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.

Acute Stroke Unit

The Acute Stroke Unit (7800) collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a delivery care model based on evidence‑based practice to facilitate and optimize stroke care during the primary prevention and acute care phases of a stroke.

Clinical Ladder Level I-IV

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add‑on is applied to each RN level. Level expectations include:

• RN Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.
• RN Level III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
• RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

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 a 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's 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 the 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 a 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 of experience preferred.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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

$38.67 - $51.92

EEO 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.