What are the responsibilities and job description for the R.N. Geri Psych Unit position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Registered Nurse I
Department: Geriatric Psych
Location: DeMay Living Center
Hours Per Week: 32
Schedule: Evenings, Every Other Weekend/Holiday
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000
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.
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 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 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 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 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)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $37.18 - $49.92
Salary : $37 - $50
