Emergency Department - Observation Unit – Registered Nurse RN 1 or 2, Inpatient

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Job Location (Full Address):

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

Opening:

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCG 215 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:

Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. 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.

FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 & 12 hour shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call responsibilities per unit policy.

The Observation unit cares for adult patients needing additional observation to determine if the patient's condition is serious enough for admission to the hospital or if the patient can be treated and released home safely. The Observation unit is a very fast paced environment that turns over 20 to 27 patients per day, with an average length of stay of 27 hours. The unit has 24/7 provider coverage. Flexibility, enthusiastic and willing to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment! Effective communication skills are essential.

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