29200 - General Adult Psychiatry - Weekend Program - Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
500461 2-9200 Gen Adult Psych Nrsg

Work Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:
UR URCD 216 H

Compensation Range:
$41.93 - $54.51

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.

Schedule

FT positions available, D/E/N, 12-hour shifts, holidays per unit policy.

Responsibilities

This 22 bed adult psychiatry unit admits persons ages 18-60 who are in need of intensive psychiatric stabilization. This includes persons with new or recent onset of psychosis, major depressive episodes, acutely suicidal individuals and persons without established diagnosis or treatment history.

Strong interpersonal, assessment, critical thinking and communication skills are necessary to work with this interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing. Applicants will have a minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience. This position assumes the charge nurse role, actively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, and assesses unit needs.

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