RN II - East 5 - WEEKEND SCHEDULING OPTION

Highland Hospital•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Hospital is opening a newly renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit in November 2026. They are seeking nurses who value collaboration, compassion, accountability, and mutual support to help establish a culture of great patient care and teamwork. The weekend RN works two consecutive 12-hour weekend shifts (Friday 3 PM to Monday 7:30 AM) and one additional 12-hour shift during the week. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for patients and their families, collaborating with other healthcare providers to achieve patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses utilize the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct patient care. The Level II RN, under the Nurse Manager, is accountable for competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. They may serve as a charge nurse or preceptor, support peers, use effective team communication, and practice care reflecting patient condition and priorities. The Level II nurse assists with team problem-solving, identifies opportunities for self-growth, contributes to the development of other learners, and promotes a safe unit environment and operations.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year RN expertise in an acute care setting.
Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).

Nice To Haves

BS in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.
Is accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process.
May assume expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor.
Supports peers in the delivery of patient care.
Uses appropriate team communication methods.
Practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities.
Provides support to team problem solving.
Identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners.
Contributes to safe unit environment and operations.