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

• Certification

• Enhanced Shift Differentials

• Employee Discount Programs

• Free Parking

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 2200 Unit at Unity Hospital is a 19-bed, high-acuity medical/surgical and cardiac telemetry unit focused on the complex care of patients with both cardiac and medical comorbidities. This unit also specializes in telemetry, wound care, and managing acute and chronic conditions. We deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to a diverse population, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for nurses seeking to expand their clinical skills in an ever-evolving healthcare setting.

Key Features of the 2200 Unit:

• Diverse, High-Acuity Patient Population:
  • Telemetry & Acute Medical Conditions: Nurses provide care for patients requiring continuous monitoring for cardiac and medical conditions.
  • Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal: Patients are assessed with the CIWA protocol, stabilized, and transitioned to appropriate care facilities.
  • Complex Wound Care: Specializing in patients with wound vacs, pressure ulcers, and post-surgical wounds.
  • Cardiac & Rhythm Abnormalities: Expertise in managing patients with A fib, MI, chest pain, and administering medications like Tikosyn and IV Amiodarone.
  • Post-Procedural Care: Care for patients after procedures such as pacemaker insertion, percutaneous coronary interventions, and cardiac ablations/cardioversions.
  • Critical Infusions: Nurses manage patients requiring Insulin drips, Cardizem drips, and Heparin drips.

• Collaborative Team & Empowerment:
  • Nurse Autonomy & Empowerment: Nurses are empowered to make independent decisions and advocate for patients, fostering autonomy in clinical care.
  • Strong Team Dynamic: We emphasize a collaborative, respectful environment where every team member plays a vital role in patient care.
  • Supportive Work Culture: A positive, inclusive workplace that recognizes the challenges of high-acuity patient care.

• Advanced Training Opportunities:
  • Nurses gain experience in managing cardiac emergencies, post-procedural care, and advanced wound care practices, with continuous opportunities for professional development and specialized training.

Why Choose the 2200 Unit?

The 2200 Unit offers a high-acuity, fast-paced setting ideal for nurses looking to advance their expertise in cardiac care, telemetry, and post-procedural management. The focus on teamwork, autonomy, and continuous learning creates an environment where nurses thrive and provide excellent patient care.

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: Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT:  Medical/Surgical & Cardiac Telemetry Unit (2200) 

SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s 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 employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$37.18 - $49.92Rochester14626

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.