Registered Nurse

Rochester General Hospital (RGH), a 528-bed tertiary-care facility and the flagship of Rochester General Health System, is served by more than 1,500 medical and dental staff members and more than 7,000 employees. Strong referral relationships with several regional hospitals, as well as relationships and affiliations with nationally renowned institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, amplify the ability of RGH to provide superior clinical care to the men and women.

Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in one unit on a particular shift, in accordance with the established philosophy. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel.

**Assessment:** * 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). * Demonstrates clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs. * Communicates and documents assessment of patient appropriately. **Planning:** * Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals. * Includes the interdisciplinary health team as needed. * Demonstrates effective communication with the patient / family and interdisciplinary team. **Implementation:** * Provides care, treatment and services in collaboration with interdisciplinary health team. * Maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship. * Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation. * Initiates and documents education plan for the patient and family based on identified learning. **Evaluations:** * Evaluates, communicates and documents patient responses to care. * Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately. **Education:** * Ensures the patient receives / understands education / training specific to their needs and abilities. **Demonstrates Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism:** * Assumes responsibility and accountability on the unit / patient care team. * Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with others. * Demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of nursing as evidenced by documentation and professional behaviors. * Delegates appropriate responsibilities to assigned nurses and ancillary personnel. * Demonstrates ability to manage job related stressors and constructive feedback during intra/interdepartmental relations. * Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs throughout the organization. * Participates in problem-solving activities at the unit level by identifying the problem and collaboratively working toward resolution. * Provides input regarding protocols, policies and procedures to immediate supervisor. **Performance Improvement / Evidence Based Practice / Research** * Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice within practice area and identifies opportunities for performance improvement. * Participates and utilizes the performance improvement process to improve clinical practice. * 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 required number of continuing education credits per year. * Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.

**Minimum Qualifications:** * AAS Degree or Diploma in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. * For Elder ONE Episodic Nurse ONLY: Availability of a motor vehicle. * For ELDER ONE ONLY: One year experience working with the frail and elderly population is preferred. **Required Licensure/Certification Skills:** * New graduate or newly hired experienced RN licensed in New York. * Effective 1/1/2014, BLS required for all new candidates prior to hire. * BLS required for all internal team members by 12/31/2014.