Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse I for its Emergency Department. This role requires a nursing diploma and a valid RN license in New York State, focusing on high-quality patient-centered care. Key responsibilities include ongoing patient assessment, interdisciplinary communication, and compliance with health policies. The ideal candidate should also maintain BLS certification and possess strong clinical skills. The position offers a pay range of $39.75 to $52.99 per hour and involves a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Benefits

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Document assessment of patients with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and document an individualized plan of care.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
• Revise the plan of care based on ongoing evaluations.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Communication with interdisciplinary team

Plan of care development

Safety compliance

Research utilization

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse I

Department

Emergency Department

Location

Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week

36 Hours

Schedule

Day/Evening/Night

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 Emergency Department at Rochester General Hospital serves over 125,000 patients annually. As an Emergency Nurse at Rochester Regional, you will be a part of a growing health system that is committed to its staff and feels like family.

Clinical Ladder Level I-IV

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on is applied to each RN level.

Level Expectations

• RN Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.
• RN Level III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
• RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

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

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

$39.75 – $52.99