Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Short-Stay Unit

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse I for its Medical Short-Stay Unit. The role includes providing high-quality, patient-centered care and performing ongoing assessments. Candidates must possess a nursing diploma or associate degree and hold a valid RN license in New York. A supportive team environment offers an opportunity for meaningful patient interaction, with a sign-on bonus available. The estimated pay range is between $38.67 and $51.92 per hour.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Completes at least 5 nationally approved contact hours per year.
• Maintains Basic Life Support 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 interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient-centered clinical care

Assessment skills

Communication

Plan of care development

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Medical Short-Stay Unit

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 Medical Short-Stay Unit (MSU) at Rochester General Hospital is a 38-bed, fast‑paced medical‑surgical unit specializing in caring for patients with an anticipated stay of five days or less. Split between two wings (4100 and 4200), the unit features telemetry monitoring, negative pressure rooms, and a collaborative care model with on‑unit providers, dedicated social work support, and strong nurse leadership. MSU focuses on rapid throughput, high discharge volume, and seamless coordination with the Emergency Department.

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

$38.67 - $51.92