Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry
Rochester Regional Health
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Job Description
Registered Nurse I - Inpatient Psych (G1)
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.
The Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (G1) provides care for adults 18 and older at both St. Mary’s and Rochester General Hospital, treating individuals with schizophrenia, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and those receiving ECT. Nurses play a key role in direct patient care, including medication administration, de-escalation, diabetic care, and blood draws, while working closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
- 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).
- Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
- Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
- Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
- Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
- 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 a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least 6 RN months experience preferred.
Education
- AS: Nursing (Required)
Licenses / Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Physical Requirements
- M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay Range
$38.67 - $51.92 per hour
Location
Rochester, NY 14621
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- De-escalation
- Diabetic Care
- Assessment
- Care Planning
- BLS Certification
- New York State RN License
How to Get Hired at Rochester Regional Health
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your RN experience, especially in psychiatry and relevant skills like medication administration and de-escalation, to match the job description for the Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry role.
- Emphasize qualifications: Clearly list your New York State RN license and BLS certification. Mention your Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Showcase patient-centered care: In your application and during interviews, provide examples of how you go above and beyond to provide compassionate and respectful care.
- Research Rochester Regional Health: Understand their mission, values, and commitment to patient care. Prepare to discuss how your philosophy aligns with theirs.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with patient assessments, care planning, and working within a multidisciplinary team, especially in challenging situations.
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