Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 3, 2025
Job Description:
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
Acute Medical Unit (5800) specializes in the care of patients with
a wide array of medical diagnoses and multi-system problems. RNs
working on 5800 will have the opportunity to master their skills in
caring for patients with the following acute illnesses &
conditions: cardiac requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease,
dialysis, pulmonary issues, and patients with multiple drips,
drains & catheters. RNs on 5800 will also possess strong
psychosocial skills to support patients with substance abuse and/or
mental illness, in addition to their medical needs.STATUS: Full
Time (36 hrs)LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Acute
Medical (5800)SCHEDULE: Nights, every other weekend, every other
holidayATTRIBUTES:
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to
work with minimal supervision
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by
completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and
multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment
procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support
to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team
members
- Planning & Communication. Develop and document individualized
care plans customized for each patient's unique needs, with support
from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain
effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment
plans and progress
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate
proficient use of an EHR - including accurate patient and provider
documentation and communication
- Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols,
regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
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.
Keywords: Rochester Regional Health, Rochester , Registered Nurse - Acute General Medicine, Healthcare , Rochester, New York
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