Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Step Down Unit (WKND)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 54,759 - 72,999; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse I to join their Medical Step Down Unit. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient-centered clinical care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

This position requires a valid Registered Nurse license and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree. Join us in making a positive difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NY RN license.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Understanding of patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment and documentation

Care plan development

Compliance with safety protocols

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Medical Step Down Unit (MSDU)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Schedule: Weekend (7am Fri to 7am Tues)

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 Step Down Unit (MSDU) cares for patients who are too ill for a general medical/surgical floor but don’t require ICU-level care. The team works closely with providers, respiratory therapists, social workers, and pharmacists.

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

• BS: Nursing (Required)

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

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

PAY RANGE

$39.75 - $52.99