Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing Transitions in Care Unit (TCU) – RN

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Department:

500422 Medical Surgical Nursing

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCI 214 H

Compensation Range:

$37.12 - $50.11

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.

Primarily day and evening hours with flexibility for occasional weekend coverage

Exciting opportunity on the Medical Surgical service to be an active participant in improved patient flow. Individual must be willing to organize and facilitate throughput.  Will work collaboratively to coordinate the care for patients being discharged.  Will support completion of the discharge process in the TCU alongside RN/LPN and working with units and providers, to assist appropriate identification and facilitation of discharge.  Additional responsibilities may include; rounding on the units to assist with discharges, transporting patients from units to the TCU or to the discharge area, and assisting units with the admission process of patients when appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills necessary.  3 years acute care experience required.

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