Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Telemetry Med-Surg Location: Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 hours Schedule: Days 7a-730p; 8 or 12‑hour shifts; every other weekend and holiday. 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. Telemetry Med‑Surg Unit Unit 2600 is a stroke‑certified, telemetry medical‑surgical unit. It is a 27‑bed unit that cares for cardiac patients on telemetry monitoring. Diagnoses are primarily cardiac but the unit also cares for patients with a diverse range of general medical illnesses. Nurses develop a strong set of skills and knowledge that can be used to grow their career throughout the acute‑care environment. Virtual Nursing Program We are piloting a virtual nursing program on this unit, stationing one nurse in a virtual nursing hub during the hours of 0700‑1900, while leaving six nurses physically on the unit to provide direct care to patients. The virtual nurse supports the bedside nurse in providing quality care to our patients and is part of a virtual care model that includes pharmacy and social work. Prior to training and serving in the virtual nurse role, we require 6 months of experience working on the unit. 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 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 (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’s 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. Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year. Completes mandatory in‑services and health screens in a 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 experience preferred Education AS in 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, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. Pay Range $38.66 - $51.91 City Rochester Postal Code 14626 Pay Statement 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr