Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Complex Care (Part-Time)

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 53,271 - 71,524; Full time

Job summary

103 Rochester General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse I to provide exceptional patient care in the Med Surg/Complex Care department. This role involves patient assessments, care plan development, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Applicants should possess a valid Registered Nurse license in New York and a Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing. The position offers a pay range of $38.67 - $51.92 per hour, reflecting the importance of quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State is essential.
• Minimum 6 months RN experience for Level II, 1 year for Level III.
• Maintaining BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performing patient assessments and documentation.
• Developing and documenting individual care plans.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing Assessment Protocol

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse I

Department

Med Surg/Complex Care (6800)

Location

Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week

24 Hours

Schedule

Day

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. The Med Surg/Complex Care (6800) is a 39‑bed acute medical telemetry unit caring for a wide range of patients, including those with medical‑surgical needs, orthopedic overflow, tracheostomies, and ED holds. The unit supports both medically complex patients and those preparing for safe discharge. This unit is a great fit for nurses who thrive in fast‑paced, high‑acuity settings that require strong clinical judgment and collaboration.

Clinical Ladder Levels I-IV

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 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 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 Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.

Compliance

• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in‑services and health screens in 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 RN 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

M - 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 per hour (base pay range). 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.