51200 - Acute Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine - Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

72d • $39 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. FT position available. Straight nights, 12-hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy. Exciting opportunity to work with our interdisciplinary team caring for a wide variety of patients including Stroke, Brain Injury, SCI, Trauma, Orthopaedic, Neuro, Oncology, Pediatric, Solid Organ Transplant, Heart Failure and other medically complex patients. This opportunity will train you to offer clinical and emotional encouragement to patients and their families while they gain back independence. Grow your practice confidence through extensive orientation, continuous training, our clinical advancement system, charge training, precepting, unit council and other acute rehabilitation-based initiatives. If you are looking for team work, flexibility, enthusiasm, critical thinking, and have a strong desire to help your patients learn new skills, then you will enjoy being part of our team. Share in the satisfaction of patients and families regaining control of their lives after serious injury. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing.
• Applicants will have a minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience.
• This position assumes the charge nurse role, actively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, and assesses unit needs.

Responsibilities

• The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards.
• The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
• The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees