Registered Nurse - Telemetry

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 51,219 - 68,769; Full time

Job summary

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Telemetry Med-Surg unit. In this full-time role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while assessing and documenting patient needs. Applicants must possess a Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license in New York State.

The position offers a pay range of $37.18 to $49.92 per hour. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of patients and families!

Qualifications

• RN license in New York State required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Assessment and documentation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

AAS in Nursing

Tools

Clinical Ladder experience

Research utilization

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry Med‑Surg (2700)

Location

Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY (14626)

Hours

Full Time – 36 hours per week; Day/Evening; 8 or 12‑hour shifts; rotating weekends and holidays.

Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you are the engine and heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every day in the lives of patients, families, and visitors, going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect, and compassion.

Unit Description

Telemetry Med‑Surg – 2700 is a 22‑bed unit caring for cardiac patients on telemetry monitoring. Diagnoses are primarily cardiac, but the unit also cares for patients with a diverse range of general medical illnesses, allowing nurses to develop strong skill sets for growth in the acute care environment.

Clinical Ladder Levels I–IV

• 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 using appropriate data (physical, psychological, educational, and risk‑screen data appropriate for the chronological/developmental age).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet the needs of patient and family.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care, treatment, and services aligned with patient’s needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including 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 the Nursing Research Department, using a research article from the last five years performed in the United States.
• Complies with national contact hour requirement of at least five approved 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 of experience preferred.

Education

AAS in 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.

Pay Range

Hourly: $37.18 – $49.92

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.