Registered Nurse Level IV - Acute General Medicine ...

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare 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. + Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day + Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays + Retirement Savings Program + Same Day Pay through DailyPay + Student Loan Repayment Program + Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement + Recognition of Professional Growth through the Clinical Ladder + Certification + Enhanced Shift Differentials + Free Parking SUMMARY:As a Registered Nurse Level IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit. The Acute General Medicine unit (4800) at Rochester General Hospital cares for complex medicinal and telemetry patients and the designated COVID of the hospital. It is a 37-bed unit that cares for patients with complex, acute medical conditions. Diagnoses on this unit are primarily medical, but the unit cares for a variety of medical conditions, such as complex behavioral patients who are not medically cleared to go to the inpatient psychiatric unit with multiple underlying complex medical conditions. The unit cares for the complex medical conditions of patients residing in group homes, such as Downu2019s syndrome and traumatic brain injury. Complex patients with drug and alcohol withdrawal are cared for on this unit and scored according to the CIWA protocol until stable and are discharged to drug rehabilitation facilities. Other complex medical patients, such as those with Peritoneal dialysis and those awaiting hospice on Palliative care, are admitted to this unit. The unit cares for complex respiratory patients with chronic trachs and those on CPAP/BiPAP, and it is equipped to provide high-flow oxygen when necessary. Complex wound care patients and those with wound vacs have enhanced the team's wound care and pressure ulcer prevention abilities. The nurses have developed robust skills and knowledge in caring for complex medical patients with diverse needs. This role is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV / Clinical Nurse IV must complete the following: + Complete the Clinical Ladder binder within 12 months of employment + Minimum of 5 activities in each Pillar (Leadership, Quality, and Organizational Contribution) + 15 Continuing education units (CEU's) + 20 Flex items STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital (RGH) DEPARTMENT: Acute General Medicine Unit (4800) SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday DESIRED ATTRIBUTES: + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Nursing required. + Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse. + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification RESPONSIBILITIES + Assessment. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient; demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills; communicate and document assessment with interdisciplinary team; utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family + Planning & Implementation. Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; collaborate interdisciplinary health team to deliver care; maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship and provides an exceptional experience for the patient and family + Evaluation & Education. Evaluate, communicate and document patient responses to care; revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations; ensure the patient receives and understands education/training specific to their needs and abilities + Training. Provide training for new team members on the unit; assume role of teacher for nursing students and other students shadowing on the unit; act as a resource for other team members for both clinical and non-clinical matters EDUCATION: BS: 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 employeeu2019s 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 employeeu2019s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Created: 2025-12-05