Registered Nurse

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.

Job Title:

Registered Nurse Department:
Unity Living Center

Location:

Unity Hospital: 89 Genesee St. Rochester, NYHours Per Week:
Per Diem

Schedule:

Per Diem - as needed

Why Join Unity Living Center?

Unity Living Center is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility located on two recently renovated floors within the Rochester Regional Health St. Mary’s campus. Our team provides specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with complex medical needs, dementia, and behavioral challenges, creating an environment where nurses can grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact.

What We Offer:

Earn More with Shift Differentials — Additional $3.00–$4.50 per hour based on shift

Strong Benefits & Pension — Comprehensive benefits with a pension plan to support your long-term financial future

Invest in Your Education — Access to tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs

Up to $10,000 for Advanced Education — Tuition assistance available for BSN-to-MSN advancement

Career Growth Opportunities — Build your skills and advance into leadership roles within Rochester Regional Health Build Specialized Clinical Expertise — Gain hands-on experience with short-term rehabilitation, IV therapy, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, ventilator care, pain management, and chronic disease management

Make a Meaningful Difference — Provide compassionate, specialized care to patients with complex needs while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team 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

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), RN
- Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate
- Clinical
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental…