Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Acute General Medicine unit. You will provide patient-centered care, manage complex medical conditions, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Applicants should have a nursing diploma or associate’s degree, a valid NY RN license, and basic life support certification. Experience in dealing with acute illnesses and strong communication skills are crucial. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $38.66 - $51.91 per hour.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State required.
• Minimum 6 months RN experience preferred.
• Strong clinical expertise in managing acute illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Communicate and document patient assessments effectively.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

Plan of care development

BLS certification

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Department: Acute General Medicine (5800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

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

Schedule: DAY/EVENING/NIGHT, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

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 Medical Unit (5800) specializes in the care of patients with complex medical conditions and multi-system health issues. Nurses on this unit have the opportunity to build and strengthen their clinical expertise by managing a wide range of acute illnesses, including cardiac conditions requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease and dialysis, pulmonary disorders, and patients requiring multiple drips, drains, and catheters. In addition to medical care, RNs on 5800 play a vital role in supporting the psychosocial needs of patients, particularly those with substance use disorders and mental health challenges, providing compassionate, holistic care to a diverse 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 timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

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

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

Pay Range: $38.66 - $51.91