Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Complex Care

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Rochester seeks a Registered Nurse I to deliver high-quality, patient-centered clinical care. The role involves performing patient assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a nursing diploma or associate’s degree and a valid New York State RN license, along with Basic Life Support certification. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the team.

Skills

Patient-centered clinical care

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Med/Surg Complex Care (6800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Schedule: Day

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 Med Surg/Complex Care (6800) is a 39-bed acute medical telemetry unit caring for a wide range of patients, including those with medical-surgical needs, orthopedic overflow, Tracheostomies, and ED holds. The unit supports both medically complex patients and those preparing for safe discharge. This unit is a great fit for nurses who thrive in fast‑paced, high‑acuity settings that require strong clinical judgment and collaboration.

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

PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91