Registered Nurse; RN - Pulmonary

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary at Rochester Regional Health summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pulmonary Unit provides comprehensive care for patients with respiratory and general medical conditions, including ventilator and telemetry monitoring. This full-time night-shift role involves patient assessment, care planning, treatment, interdisciplinary communication, and compliance with healthcare protocols. Candidates must hold a nursing diploma or associate degree, a NYS RN license, BLS certification, and engage in continuing education and clinical research activities.

Job Title:

Registered Nurse
Department:
Pulmonary

Location:

Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week: Full Time - 36 Hours/Week Hour Shifts)

Schedule:

7 pm - 7 am;
Rotating Weekends and Holidays
SUMMARY
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you are 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.
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Pulmonary Unit:
Med Surg unit. Total of 37 beds. The Pulmonary Unit provides care to patients with general medical conditions and patients with respiratory illnesses. The Units specialize in the care of respiratory and general medical issues. This unit has the capacity to care for ventilator patients and telemetry monitoring, as well as other high-acuity respiratory conditions.
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 a 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's 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 the 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 a 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.

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:
$37.18 - $49.92
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.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Nursing, Respiratory Care, Patient Care, Telemetry Monitoring, Ventilator Care, Clinical Assessment, Nursing License, Healthcare, BLS Certification