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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Oncology Med-Surg 4400
Location: Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week: Part Time - 24Hours
Schedule: Evening/Night 7p-7a; 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.
4400
4400 is an 18 bed, Oncology/Palliative Care unit. The unit cares for oncology, palliative care, and hospice patients. The nurses are required to become chemotherapy certified through Oncology Nursing Society (a nationally recognized certification). RRH reimburses or pays for this certification for our team members. Staff are also trained to use and care for patients on CADD pumps, used for patients who require high doses and increased frequencies of pain medication. These are seen for a variety of reasons but are commonly seen with sickle cell and comfort care patients. 4400 has achieved the AACN GOLD Beacon award for excellence. 4400 is also a DNV Palliative Care Certified unit.
The nursing staff specialize in compassionate patient-centered care with a focus on quality-of-life interventions. 4400 is accredited by the American Board of Surgeons, giving nurses many opportunities to make a difference by offering physical & psycho-social care for patients & their families. Nursing staff are responsible for assessing patients, passing medications, and following provider orders for patient specific tasks. We provide multidisciplinary support with daily care team rounding and geographically assigned teams.
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.
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)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.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:
$38.67 - $51.92CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
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.
