Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Psych (G1)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse I to join their Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. The role involves direct patient care for adults with psychiatric conditions, managing their medication and treatment plans. Candidates must hold a valid RN license in New York State and have a Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing, with BLS certification required. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $38.66 to $51.91 and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Preferred at least 6 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

De-escalation techniques

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing research methodologies

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Inpatient Psych (G1)

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 Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (G1) provides care for adults 18 and older at both St. Mary’s and Rochester General Hospital, treating individuals with schizophrenia, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and those receiving ECT. Nurses play a key role in direct patient care, including medication administration, de‑escalation, diabetic care, and blood draws, while working closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

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 RN months 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