RN Weekend Program - Acute General Medicine/Telemetry

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 53,271 - 71,524; Part time

Job summary

103 Rochester General Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse for their Weekend Program in Acute General Medicine/Telemetry. This part-time role requires providing high-quality patient care and maintaining patient assessments, all while ensuring compliance with organizational protocols.

The ideal candidate must hold a nursing degree, be a licensed Registered Nurse in New York, and have Basic Life Support certification. Join a dedicated team that strives to improve patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 6 months RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with interdisciplinary team.
• Develops individualized care plan for patients.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment skills

Communication

Plan of care development

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

RN Weekend Program - Acute General Medicine/Telemetry

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours per Week: Part‑time Weekend Program (24 hours per week)

Schedule: Weekend Program (work all scheduled hours between 7am Friday and 7am Tuesday for a minimum of 26weeks. Employees are eligible to remain in the program permanently or, after the 26‑week minimum commitment, return to a different schedule and shift. In addition to the Weekend‑Only add‑on pay, employees in the program remain eligible for applicable premium pay (shift differential, overtime, etc.).)

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 Acute General Medicine/Telemetry Unit (5400/5500) provides specialized care for patients facing a combination of substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and complex medical conditions. This unit offers RNs a valuable opportunity to develop and refine their clinical skills in managing patients with cardiac conditions requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease and dialysis, pulmonary issues, and those requiring care involving multiple drips, drains, and catheters. RNs on 5400/5500 play a key role in delivering high‑quality, holistic care to a diverse and medically complex patient population.

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.
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in‑services and health screens in timeliness.
• 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). RN – Registered Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

PAY RANGE

$38.67 – $51.92

LOCATION DETAILS

City: Rochester; Postal code: 14621

EEO 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.