Registered Nurse - Seneca Ridge Dialysis

Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Seneca Ridge Dialysis. The role supports adults with kidney disease in a 40-hour schedule, with two shift options and occasional weekends around the holidays. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include NY RN license, BSN preferred, AS/ Diploma in Nursing, and BLS. Expect collaborative practice in a high‑volume dialysis unit focused on safety and

Qualifications

• AS: Nursing (Required)
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred
• Registered Nurse license in New York State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team
• Develops and documents plan of care and education for patient and family
• Provides care in collaboration with the health team and maintains safety protocols

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

AS: Nursing

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Seneca Ridge DialysisLocation: Seneca Ridge Dialysis - 370 East Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14621Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: 5:15am-1:45pm or 1:30pm-10pm Monday-Saturday (every other Saturday required and 3 Sundays per month around the holidays)OUR Department:Rochester Regional Health offers a full range of Dialysis treatment options to patients with chronic kidney disease. We treat adults from people from multiple backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We care for patients temporarily, either their kidney function recovers or they return to their home dialysis center, move or get a transplant; or some are with us on an ongoing basis. Patients have dialysis treatment anywhere from 2-3 days a week, from 3 to 5 hours each treatment. Our staffing model consists of RN’s, LPN’s and Techs.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.RESPONSIBILITIES:• 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).• Demonstrates clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs.• 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.Planning:• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.• Includes the interdisciplinary health team as needed.• Demonstrates effective communication with the patient / family and interdisciplinary team.Implementation:• Provides care, treatment and services in collaboration with interdisciplinary health team.• Maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship.• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.• Initiates and documents education plan for the patient and family based on identified learning.Evaluations:• Evaluates, communicates and documents patient responses to care.• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.Education:• Ensures the patient and family receives / understands education / training specific to their needs and abilities using the teach back method for evaluation and documents appropriately.Demonstrates Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism:• Confidently leads the care delivery team through effective communication, collaboration and leadership.• Assumes responsibility and accountability on the unit / patient care team.• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with others.• Demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of nursing as evidenced by documentation and professional behaviors.• Delegates appropriate responsibilities to assigned nurses and ancillary staff.• Demonstrates ability to manage job related stressors and constructive feedback during intra/interdepartmental relations.• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs throughout the organization.• Participates in problem-solving activities at the unit level by identifying the problem and collaboratively working toward resolution.• Provides input regarding protocols, policies and procedures to immediate supervisor.• Provides training / precepting for new team members on the unit.Performance Improvement / Evidence Based Practice / Research:• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice within practice area and identifies opportunities for performance improvement.• Participates and utilizes the performance improvement process to improve clinical practice.• 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 QUAILFICATIONS• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.• Registered Nurse license in New York State.• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationEDUCATION:AS: Nursing (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsPHYSICAL 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:$39.74 - $52.99CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14621The 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.