Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down Unit

Rochester Regional Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital, part of Rochester Regional Health, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Step Down Unit. The role involves night shifts, full-time 36 hours per week, and a focus on complex vascular surgeries and post-op care within a critical care setting.

The RN level will be determined based on qualifications, with a ladder and compensation add-on. Requires NYS RN license, Diploma/ADN, and BLS; Bachelor’s degree preferred and 6 months RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• AS: Nursing (Required).
• Diploma or ADN required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services.
• Revises plan of care based on evaluations and updates documentation.
• Maintains BLS certification and completes required continuing education.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down Unit

Department: Critical Care -Surgical Step Down

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Schedule: Nights, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

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 Surgical Step Down Unit specializes in the care of patientswhohave undergone complex and innovative vascular surgeries, amputations and other surgical services. The Unit will also care for Medical ICU patients, including those who are vent-dependent.

CLINICAL LADDER LEVEL I-IV

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on is applied to each RN level.

Level expectations include:

• RN Level II:Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.

• RN Level III:Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.

• RN Level IV:Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

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)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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