Description
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.
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Unity Living Center
Location: Unity Hospital: 89 Genesee St. Rochester, NY
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Per Diem - as needed
Why Join Unity Living Center?
Unity Living Center is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility located on two recently renovated floors within the Rochester Regional Health St. Mary’s campus. Our team provides specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with complex medical needs, dementia, and behavioral challenges, creating an environment where nurses can grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact.
What We Offer:
Earn More with Shift Differentials — Additional $3.00–$4.50 per hour based on shift
Strong Benefits & Pension — Comprehensive benefits with a pension plan to support your long-term financial future
Invest in Your Education — Access to tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs
Up to $10,000 for Advanced Education — Tuition assistance available for BSN-to-MSN advancement
Career Growth Opportunities — Build your skills and advance into leadership roles within Rochester Regional Health
Build Specialized Clinical Expertise — Gain hands-on experience with short-term rehabilitation, IV therapy, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, ventilator care, pain management, and chronic disease management
Make a Meaningful Difference — Provide compassionate, specialized care to patients with complex needs while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
Planning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
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.
EDUCATION:
- AS: Nursing (Required)
PHYSICAL 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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
