Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Part-Time)

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse I for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Rochester General Hospital. The role supports a Level II NICU with 14 private rooms, providing advanced newborn care for babies born at 32 weeks+ and other conditions.

The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, create individualized care plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including safety, medication administration and documentation.

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

RN license in New York State

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours

Schedule: Day/Evening/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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers 14 private rooms, and combines the comforts of home with state-of-the-art technology. As a Level II NICU, we offer babies and their families advanced newborn care. Sometimes called a special care nursery, we tend to babies born at 32 weeks+, those with jaundice or apnea, or those who are recovering after spending time in a Level III or Level IV NICU

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 experience preferred

EDUCATION

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

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

$39.75 - $52.99

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621

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. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.