Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Step Down Unit

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse I to join their Medical Step Down Unit. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care, performing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree, a New York State RN license, and BLS certification. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule with night shifts and comes with a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State is required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• At least 6 months of RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents individual plan of care.
• Revises care plan based on ongoing evaluations.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Plan of care development

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Medical Step Down unit

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours (Part-Time)

Schedule: Night

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $7,500

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 Medical Step Down Unit (MSDU) cares for patients who are too ill for a general medical/surgical floor but don’t require ICU-level care. The team works closely with providers, respiratory therapists, social workers, and pharmacists.

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

• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year
• Completes mandatory in‑services and health screens in 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 RN experience preferred

EDUCATION

• AS: 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

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

PAY RANGE

$39.74 - $52.99