Registered Nurse - Telemetry Med Surg

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 – 2600 2600 is a stroke certified, telemetry medical surgical unit This is a 27 bed unit that cares for cardiac patients on telemetry monitoring

Diagnoses on this unit are primarily cardiac in nature, but the unit also cares for patients with a diverse variety of general medical illnesses Because of this, our nurses develop a strong set of skills and knowledge that they can use to grow their career throughout the acute care environment

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 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. At least 6 months experience preferred.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning

Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation

TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements 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: $38.66 - $51.91 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 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 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.