Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Short Stay Unit (Weekend Program)

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

103 Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse I to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the Medical Short-Stay Unit. This role is essential for managing patient assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication.

Candidates must have a Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing and possess a valid RN license in New York State. Join us to make a profound difference in patients' lives.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $38.67 – $51.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides high‑quality, patient‑centered, clinical care.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet patient needs.
• Develops individualized plan of care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Nurse license – New York State

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse I

Department

Medical Short-Stay Unit

Location

Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY 14621)

Hours Per Week / Schedule

24 Hours per week

Weekend to Friday schedule: Fri 7:00 AM – Tues 7:00 AM

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 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.