Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Short-Stay Unit

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rochester Regional Health's Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse I for the Medical Short-Stay Unit. The RN will deliver high-quality patient-centered care on a fast-paced 38-bed unit, with telemetry monitoring and short-stay focus.

The role requires a Diploma/AS in Nursing, NYS RN license, and BLS. Night shift, 36 hours per week, with opportunities for professional development and compliance with safety and care protocols.

Formación

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• New York State RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient with data from multiple sources.
• Communicates assessment findings with the interdisciplinary team and documents them.
• Develops and documents an individualized plan of care and treatments.
• Revises the plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation.
• Completes a CRU form for Nursing Research using a recent US-based article.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Care planning

CRU submission

BLS certification

Educación

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

AS: Nursing (Required)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Medical Short-Stay Unit

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Schedule: Night

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 Medical Short-Stay Unit (MSU) at Rochester General Hospital is a 38-bed, fast-paced medical-surgical unit specializing in caring for patients with an anticipated stay of five days or less. Split between two wings (4100 and 4200), the unit features telemetry monitoring, negative pressure rooms, and a collaborative care model with on-unit providers, dedicated social work support, and strong nurse leadership. MSU focuses on rapid throughput, high discharge volume, and seamless coordination with the Emergency Department.

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)

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91