Registered Nurse - Discover Program Med/Surg

SUMMARY:

Discover the new you with Rochester Regional Health. Our Discover Nursing Program offers Registered Nurses relocating and transitioning from outside the United States. As a Registered Nurse you will be immersed in an education-oriented setting surrounded by a team devoted to your success. 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 Program offers:

• Support to prepare, navigate and complete your NCLEX and NYS Licensure

• Relocation & Temporary Housing support to make your transition easy

• Discover the new you - start your journey in Med/Surg units, where you'll find a structured and supportive environment designed to help you integrate into the U.S. healthcare system. This setting will make it easier for you to understand the roles and responsibilities within a nursing team.

Our Discover Nursing Program primarily located at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital.

• Rochester General Hospital. Named the #1 Hospital in the Rochester region by U.S. News & World Report. The 528-bed tertiary care hospital boasts the busiest Emergency Department outside of NYC, includes a state-of-the-art Sands-Constellation Center of Critical Care and a passionate, patient-centered care team.
   

• Unity Hospital. Our 471-bed community hospital is located just outside the city of Rochester's border. It boasts all private patient rooms and specialty centers including Galisno Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation, Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center and the August Family Birthplace.

STATUS: Full Time                
DEPARTMENT: Med/Surg
SCHEDULE: Various schedule including Days, Evenings, & Nights - Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday

 

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Tuition Assistance

• Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time & Holidays

• Day-1 Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement)

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay

     

ATTRIBUTES:

• 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 educa