Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Emergency Department Location: Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: Full Time - 36 Hours Schedule: Evening/Night, 3p-3a, 7p-7a; Every other weekend and holiday Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 (if applicable) 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. Emergency Department Unity Hospital's Emergency Center provides the highest quality care for adults and children anytime – day or night. Our experienced and multidisciplinary team stands ready to diagnose, treat and monitor patients who have suffered a life‑threatening or emergent injury or illness. There are 34 private treatment rooms and 35 hallway beds, providing full‑service emergency care for both pediatric and adult populations. CLINICAL LADDER LEVEL I-IV The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. Level expectations include: RN Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items. RN Level III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items. RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items. 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. 6 months of acute care experience preferred. EDUCATION AS: Nursing (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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: $39.74 - $52.99 #J-18808-Ljbffr