Registered Nurse - Medical Short-Stay Unit
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Webster
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse I
Department: Medical Short-Stay Unit 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 Short-Stay Unit at Rochester General
Hospital is 33 bed shared unit caring for patients with hospital
stays expected to be less than 48 hours. 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) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: BLS -
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN -
Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
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.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific
requirements of the department for further specifications on
experience and educational expectations, including continuing
education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a
prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will
be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $37.18 - $49.92 CITY:
Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good
faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful
full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible
for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors
including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal
equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee
and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for
accommodations.
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