Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Licensed by New York State as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred)
Strong commitment to patient safety and team collaboration
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients
Utilize the nursing process to assess and implement care plans
Collaborate with healthcare team members to achieve patient outcomes
Support peers in delivering organized patient care services
Contribute to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Structured orientation program for new nurses
Supportive team environment
Focus on evidence-based practice
Potential for advancement to Level II RN after evaluation
Full Job Description
Job Description
Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care. All positions listed perform their role within five (5) core performance domains: • Clinical Practice • Service Excellence • Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors • Research and Evidence Based Practice. • Organization Contributions
Level I Registered Nurse (RN): The Level I RN is a new Associate Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) who is completing the Nursing Practice Orientation Program at 6 months of clinical experience or less post licensure. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I nurse is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process. The Level I nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services in an organized manner prioritizing safety and team collaboration and communication. The Level 1 nurse contributes to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes. Once the Level I nurse and the Nurse Manager completes the six month evaluation and determines if the nurse has met expectations of performance at the end of probationary period. If all requirements are met, the nurse is advanced to Level II RN.
PAY RANGE: $39.25-$40.25 *The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Job Requirements
New licensed RN with 0-6 months experience in RN role. BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).
About University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
