Rochester, NY, USA
6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Stroke Unit

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.

Sign-On Bonuses up to $15,000 for Experienced RNs

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

Free ASN to BSN Program through Advance U

Recognition of Professional Growth through the Clinical Ladder

Certification Pay

Enhanced Shift Differentials

Free Parking

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. 

The Acute Stroke Unit (7800) collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a delivery care model based on evidence-based practice to facilitate and optimize stroke care during the primary prevention and acute care phases of a stroke. 7800 has a robust history of providing stroke care and has received multiple accolades:

1st Joint Commission accredited Stroke Unit on the East Coast

Recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses with the Beacon Award for Excellence

Certified by the DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – operating under all of the best-practice guidelines for patient care

Certified by The Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center

Awarded the  Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award by the American Heart and Stroke Association for the Stroke Unit’s collaboration with the Emergency Department to improve processes that promote optimal care for the acute stroke patient

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital       

DEPARTMENT:  Acute Stroke Unit (7800)

SCHEDULE: RN Weekend Program

Requires a commitment of 36 hours per week between 7am Friday and 7am Tuesday for a minimum of 26 weeks.

Employees are eligible to remain in the program permanently or after the 26 week minimum commitment return to a different schedule and shift

In addition to the Weekend Only add-on pay, employees in the program remain eligible for applicable premium pay (shift differential, overtime, etc.).

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 Satisfaction. Solicit and respond to patient feedback to improve service and processes that will enhance the patient experience

Medication Administration & Reporting. Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal

Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using computerized medical record process

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 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:

$35.75 - $48.00

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 employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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