Registered Nurse Level IV - Acute Medical/Surgical Unit (2West) at Rochester Regional Health – NEWARK, New York

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

• Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

• Retirement Savings Program

• Same Day Pay through DailyPay

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

• Recognition of Professional Growth through the Clinical Ladder

• Certification

• Enhanced Shift Differentials

• Free Parking

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse Level IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit.

Excellence in Complex Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Care

The 2 West Unit at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital is a 37-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in complex medical care and continuous telemetry monitoring. Recognized for its fast-paced and dynamic environment, 2 West delivers exceptional, patient-centered care to individuals with a wide spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.

This unit provides a rewarding opportunity for nurses and healthcare professionals to advance their clinical skills and grow within a supportive, high-performing team. 2 West offers an ideal setting for nurses to build clinical expertise in managing complex and high-acuity patient cases across the medical-surgical continuum. Our team is committed to evidence-based practice, collaboration, and professional development, fostering a culture of autonomy and continuous learning.

Patient Population and Conditions:

We care for a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical, surgical, and telemetry-related conditions, including but not limited to:

• Pneumonia
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Cellulitis
• Sepsis
• Other acute and chronic conditions requiring continuous monitoring, complex medical management, and individualized care plans.

What Sets This Unit Apart:

• A strong, team-oriented culture where every member is valued and supported.
• Emphasis on nurse autonomy, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
• A positive and inclusive work environment that recognizes and supports the emotional and physical demands of nursing high-acuity patients.
• Robust onboarding and continued education, ensuring nurses feel confident and empowered in their roles.

This position is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV (Clinical Nurse IV) role and requires the following to be completed within 12 months of employment:

• Completion of the Clinical Ladder binder

• A minimum of 5 activities in each pillar: Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution

• 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• 20 Flex items

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Newark Wayne Community Hospital (NWCH)

DEPARTMENT: Acute Medical/Surgical Unit (2West)

SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient; demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills; communicate and document assessment with interdisciplinary team; utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Planning & Implementation. Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; collaborate interdisciplinary health team to deliver care; maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship and provides an exceptional experience for the patient and family
• Evaluation & Education. Evaluate, communicate and document patient responses to care; revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations; ensure the patient receives and understands education/training specific to their needs and abilities
• Training. Provide training for new team members on the unit; assume role of teacher for nursing students and other students shadowing on the unit; act as a resource for other team members for both clinical and non-clinical matters

EDUCATION:

• BS: Nursing (Required)

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.