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 4300 Unit at Unity Hospital is a 20-bed, moderately-acute telemetry unit specializing in the care of patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Additionally, we provide specialized care in peritoneal dialysis, making this unit a dynamic environment for nurses and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their clinical expertise in both telemetry and renal care. We offer patient-centered care to a diverse patient population, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Key Features of the 4300 Unit: + Diverse and Complex Patient Population: + Telemetry & Acute Medical Conditions: Care for patients requiring close monitoring and intervention for various acute medical conditions. + Peritoneal Dialysis: Specialized care for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, both chronic and newly initiated. Nurses perform dialysis using Amia cyclers or manual exchanges and work closely with the nephrology team and the outpatient Peritoneal Dialysis team. + Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal: Patients are assessed using the CIWA protocol, stabilized, and transitioned to appropriate care when necessary. + Complex Wound Care: Expertise in managing patients with wound vacs, pressure ulcers, and other complex wound care needs. + Critical Infusions & PCA Pain Management: Management of patients requiring Insulin drips, Cardizem drips, Heparin drips, and Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for pain management. + Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team: + The 4300 Unit promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, with nurses, physicians, social workers, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and wound care experts working together to provide comprehensive care. + A strong team dynamic ensures that every team member is valued and integral to the patient’s care plan. + Empowering Work Environment: + Nurse Autonomy & Empowerment: Nurses on this unit are encouraged to make independent decisions, advocate for patients, and lead the care process. + Inclusive, Supportive Culture: A positive work environment that acknowledges the emotional and physical demands of high-acuity care, promoting resilience and professional well-being. + Comprehensive Onboarding & Mentoring: Our onboarding process, coupled with ongoing mentorship, supports nurses in their development and ensures their success in this specialized role. + Professional Development Opportunities: + Continuous opportunities for education and skill-building, with an emphasis on peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and critical care nursing. Why Choose the 4300 Unit? The 4300 Unit offers a rewarding and challenging environment for nurses who are eager to grow their expertise in both telemetry and peritoneal dialysis. The unit fosters a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and nurse autonomy, with ample opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. Nurses on this unit develop advanced skills in renal care, telemetry, and complex medical management, making it an ideal setting for those seeking to elevate their clinical skills and impact patient outcomes. 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: Telemetry, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Complex Care Unit (4300) 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: $37.17 - $49.92 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 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.