6 South - RN 3, Inpt (MM)

University of Rochester

3d • $42 - $55

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. 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

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing Or Actively Pursuing a BSN (minimum 6 credits or more towards degree) and 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse working in an acute care setting required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of orientation at the unit level required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in New York State (NYS) upon hire required

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in an expert manner, following policies and procedures. Performs ongoing comprehensive assessments, including physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental components. Documents assessments, provision of care, medication administration, patient/family education, patient/family responses, and care planning according to unit and service standards. Identifies complex patient problems and collaborates in developing a plan of care based on evidence from the literature, best practice standards, and patient goals. Implements age-specific, culturally, and spiritually competent nursing interventions to address patient/family needs and response to procedures, therapies, and medications. Recognizes trends or subtle changes in patient/family response to care and responds effectively. Differentiates unique or complex age specific patient/family learning needs and barriers to learning. Implements an educational plan based on identified needs, as well as cultural and spiritual considerations. Monitors staff compliance with unit and service documentation standards.
• Resolves conflict positively and in a timely manner, working directly with co-workers to address issues. Uses conflict management strategies to continuously improve staff relationships/unit operations. Treats patients, family, and staff with kindness, courtesy, respect, and trust. Demonstrates respect for diverse view points and cultures. Communicates effectively in written, verbal, and non-verbal interaction with healthcare members, patients and families. Listens attentively to customers, paying attention to both verbal and non-verbal messages. Communicates with customers in a clear, courteous, caring, and appropriate manner to the situation.
• Demonstrates responsibility for continuous learning to improve self and performance, including progress toward achievement of annual goals. Functions effectively as an expert charge nurse and preceptor for staff and students. Provides learning opportunities and contributes to the orientation of team members and students. Demonstrates good communication, fairness, and support for staff while modeling an approachable, calm, helpful, and efficient demeanor. Accepts and acts on constructive feedback from leadership, peers, and colleagues in a positive manner. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and assignments to meet patient and unit goals. Identifies potential problem areas and independently initiates problem-solving process in collaboration with unit leadership as appropriate.
• Reviews and evaluates evidence from literature and best practice standards for application to patient and unit needs. Assists with the collection of data to support unit performance improvement activities. Assists leadership in implementing changes identified through performance improvement needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees