Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Emergency Department 

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 36 Hours 

Schedule: Evening/Night, 3p-3a, 7p-7a; Every other weekend and holiday

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 (if applicable)
 

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. 

Emergency Department

Unity Hospital's Emergency Center provides the highest quality care for adults and children anytime – day or night. Our experienced and multidisciplinary team stands ready to diagnose, treat and monitor patients who have suffered a life-threatening or emergent injury or illness. There are 34 private treatment rooms and 35 hallway beds, providing full-service emergency care for both pediatric and adult populations.​

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. 

• 6 months of acute care experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)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.

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