Registered Nurse - General Medicine

Registered Nurse - General Medicine at Rochester Regional Health summary :

As a Registered Nurse in General Medicine, you provide high-quality, patient-centered care, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You work in a 20-bed medical surgical unit specializing in peritoneal dialysis, supporting diverse patient needs with compassion and expertise. This role requires a diploma or associate's nursing degree, a New York State RN license, and BLS certification, all while fostering a positive impact on patient care and nursing practice.

Job Title :                         Registered Nurse

Department :                   General Medicine (4300)

Location :                         Unity Hospital

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

Schedule :                         Evening / Night (7pm-7am), rotating weekends and holidays

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.

OUR UNIT :

4300 is a 20 bed, medical surgical unit with the additional specialty of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). This unit cares for general medical patients with varying conditions and any patient who requires peritoneal dialysis (PD) during their hospital admission. All RN & LPNs are required to become PD competent through our hospital training course. RRH reimburses or pays for this competency for our nurses.

Nursing staff are responsible for assessing patients, passing medications, and following provider orders for patient specific tasks. 4300 is a wonderful unit to start or continue your nursing career as you will see a variety of medical conditions, treatment plans, and nursing skills. We provide multidisciplinary support with daily care team rounding and geographically assigned teams.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Unity Hospital, you are 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 :

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU :

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth . We care for your career while caring for the community.

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

Compelling Shift Differentials

Free Parking

Same Day Pay through DailyPay

Clinical Ladder Program

Certification Pay Program

Employee Referral Program

Weekend Program w / $7.00 Per Hour Add On

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 :

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.

PAY RANGE : $37.18 - $49.92

CITY : Rochester

POSTAL CODE : 14626

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 / Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans by a prospective employee and / or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, General Medicine, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Peritoneal Dialysis, Clinical Care, BLS Certification, Patient Assessment, Nursing Education