Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care and requires a diploma or associate's degree in nursing, a registered nurse license in New York, and BLS certification. Ideal candidates have at least six months of RN experience. This position offers a competitive pay range of $39.74 to $52.99 per hour, along with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Documents assessments and communicates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops individualized care plans and revises as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication

Assessment skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Nurse License in New York State

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse I

Department

Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Location

Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week

36 Hours

Schedule

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 Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) provides critical care for patients with complex conditions. Services include advanced airway and ventilator support, chest tubes, central lines, IV infusions, telemetry, invasive monitoring, CRRT, therapeutic devices (IABP, Impella), and ECMO.

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

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

Pay Range

$39.74 - $52.99