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Registered Nurse Level IV - Acute Medical Unit (5800)

Description

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:


At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare 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.

  • Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

  • Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

  • Retirement Savings Program

  • Same Day Pay through DailyPay

  • Student Loan Repayment Program

  • Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

  • Recognition of Professional Growth through the Clinical Ladder

  • Certification

  • Enhanced Shift Differentials

  • Free Parking

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit.

The 5800 unit at Rochester General Hospital is an acute medical and telemetry unit that provides high quality care to a wide range of patients. It is a 37-bed unit that cares for patients with behavioral disorders who are not medically cleared to go to the inpatient psychiatric unit with underlying conditions such as schizophrenia and suicidal ideation. Others are admitted with medical conditions such as down syndrome and patients with traumatic brain injury who reside in group homes. The department also provides services to peritoneal dialysis and patients with drug and alcohol withdrawal that are monitored according to the CIWA protocol until stable for discharge to rehabilitation facilities. Palliative care patients are cared for on the unit focusing on keeping the patient comfortable and are able to provide support to their family until hospice care is available at a facility. The unit cares for complex respiratory patients requiring CPAP/ Bipap, and tracheostomies providing high flow oxygen as needed. The 5800 unit cares for patients with chronic wounds that are treated with wound vacs. The nurses develop enhanced abilities and a robust set of skills and knowledge in caring for complex patients and meeting their individual needs.

This role is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV / Clinical Nurse IV must complete the following:

  • Complete the Clinical Ladder binder within 12 months of employment

  • Minimum of 5 activities in each Pillar (Leadership, Quality, and Organizational Contribution)

  • 15 Continuing education units (CEU's)

  • 20 Flex items

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital (RGH)

DEPARTMENT: Acute Medical Unit (5800)

SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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

EDUCATION:

  • BS: Nursing (Required)

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

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

PAY RANGE: $37.18 - $49.92

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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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