Registered Nurse - Medical Step Down Unit (Part-Time)

Job description

Job TitleRegistered Nurse I

DepartmentMedical Step Down Unit (MSDU)

LocationRochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week24 Hours

ScheduleDay

Sign-On BonusUp to $7,500 (if applicable)

SummaryAs 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.

The Medical Step Down Unit (MSDU) cares for patients who are too ill for a general medical/surgical floor but don't require ICU-level care. The team works closely with providers, respiratory therapists, social workers, and pharmacists.

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.

At least 6 months RN experience preferred

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Physical RequirementsM - 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

RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

Pay Range$39.75 - $52.99

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rochester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English