Registered Nurse - Short Term Assignment - Eastern Region

Job Title: Registered NurseLocation: All LocationsHours Per Week: 40Schedule: VariesSUMMARY: As a Registered Nurse – ESS Float, you are 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. By working on assignments and/or floating through Rochester Regional Health's Eastern Region facilities, you provide care where it’s needed most.Our Short Term Assignment Flex Team must:Work 8 to 12 week long short term assignments across Rochester Regional Health facilitiesWork a minimum of 1 assignment that is equivalent to 432 straight time hours every 6 monthsWork every other weekend, while on assignmentWork two (2) major holidaysWork two (2) minor holidaysRESPONSIBILITIES:Assessment: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).Demonstrates clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs.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.Planning:Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.Includes the interdisciplinary health team as needed.Demonstrates effective communication with the patient / family and interdisciplinary team.Implementation:Provides care, treatment and services in collaboration with interdisciplinary health team.Maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship.Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.Initiates and documents education plan for the patient and family based on identified learning.Evaluations:Evaluates, communicates and documents patient responses to care.Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.Education:Ensures the patient and family receives / understands education / training specific to their needs and abilities using the teach back method for evaluation and documents appropriately.Demonstrates Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism.Confidently leads the care delivery team through effective communication, collaboration and leadership.Assumes responsibility and accountability on the unit / patient care team.Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with others.Demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of nursing as evidenced by documentation and professional behaviors.Delegates appropriate responsibilities to assigned nurses and ancillary staff.Demonstrates ability to manage job related stressors and constructive feedback during intra/interdepartmental relationsDemonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs throughout the organization.Participates in problem-solving activities at the unit level by identifying the problem and collaboratively working toward resolution.Provides input regarding protocols, policies and procedures to immediate supervisor.Provides training / precepting for new team members on the unit.ComplianceCompletes 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.Desired Attributes:Experience in medical, surgical, critical care, and/or emergency patient care preferred.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification preferred.Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification preferred.Minimum Qualifications:2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse required.Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.Required Licensure/Certification:NYS Registered Nurse License required.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification requiredEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: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:CITY:NewarkPOSTAL CODE:14513The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Enhanced Staffing Solutions LLC