Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Acute General Medicine unit in Rochester, England. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered clinical care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a diploma in nursing and a New York State RN license, with a focus on patient assessment and developing individualized care plans. This part-time position requires commitment to ongoing education and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents plan of care tailored to patient needs.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

Plan of care development

BLS certification

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Department: Acute General Medicine (4800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

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

Schedule: Day/Evening/Night, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

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 (4800) provides specialized care for patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and a wide range of complex medical diagnoses. This unit offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to develop and refine advanced clinical skills in areas such as cardiac care with telemetry monitoring, diabetes management, renal disease and dialysis, pulmonary conditions, and the management of patients with multiple drips, drains, and catheters.

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

$38.66 - $51.91