Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine / Telemetry

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Acute General Medicine/Telemetry unit. This part-time role involves providing patient-centered care and developing individual care plans for diverse patients. Required qualifications include a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree, RN license in New York State, and Basic Life Support certification. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $38.66 to $51.91, with a sign-on bonus up to $7,500.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience in acute care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans.
• Communicates and documents patient assessments.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment skills

Communication

Adaptability

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/Telemetry

Department: Acute General Medicine (5400/5500)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Part-Time (24 hours per week)

Schedule: DAYS, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

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 Acute General Medicine Unit (5400/5500) provides specialized care for patients facing a combination of substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and complex medical conditions. This unit offers RNs a valuable opportunity to develop and refine their clinical skills in managing patients with cardiac conditions requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease and dialysis, pulmonary issues, and those requiring care involving multiple drips, drains, and catheters. RNs on 5400/5500 play a key role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to a diverse and medically complex 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. 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.

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

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

Pay Range: $38.66 - $51.91