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Acute Medicine Unit - Registered Nurse 1 or 2, Inpatient

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

You'll work on an all-RN team caring for a wide mix of acute and complex medical patients. University of Rochester is an academic medical center.

Posted Jul 11 · New grads welcomed

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Shift and hours
8- and 12-⁠hour shifts · Days, evenings and nights · Rotating shifts
Unit and setting
Acute Medicine Unit specializing in care of a diverse spectrum of acute and complex medical patientsAcute and complex medical patients
License
RN license Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing.Active New York State RN license in good standing
Term
Full time FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program New Graduates (Level 1) are eligible for the med/surg Residency Program.
License
Active New York State RN license in good standing Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing. Check your license
Education
Diploma, associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program
Experience
Under 6-12 months of RN experience (Level I) Applicants will have less than 6-12 months of RN experience.
Experience
Minimum 6-12 months of RN experience (Level II) Applicants will have a minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience.
Also asks
Under one year of prior acute care experience for the residency Nurse must have less than one year prior experience in acute care and plan for a two year commitment upon program completion.
Also asks
Two-year commitment after completing the residency
Also asks
Excellent communication, flexibility and teamwork Excellent communication skills, flexibility, creativity, collaborative teamwork, open mindedness for change and a positive attitude a must!

Preferred

Experience
Recent acute care experience Recent acute care experience is helpful
Experience
Experience with diverse patient populations experience with diverse patient populations is a plus
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Pay reviews
Pay set within the range by market data, education, experience and qualifications

The role and schedule

Care model
All-RN care team Opportunity to work as part of an all RN model of care team
Charge
Charge nurse role at Level II This position assumes the charge nurse role, actively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, and assesses unit needs.
Hours stated
FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.
Weekends
Weekends, per unit policy FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.
Holidays
Holidays, per unit policy

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

The workplace

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University of Rochester
Academic Medical Center

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is an academic medical center located at 601 Elmwood Ave in Rochester, NY, and is part of the University of Rochester, the largest private employer in upstate New York and the seventh-largest employer…

4.6 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on University of Rochester’s careers page.

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As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

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 urce 215 h

Compensation Range

$39.25 - $52.99 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. Schedule FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 and

  • 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.

Responsibilities New Graduates (Level 1) are eligible for the med/surg Residency Program. The residency program is designed to assist the novice graduate nurse to successfully transition to a competent professional nurse. Nurse must have less than one year prior experience in acute care and plan for a two year commitment upon program completion.

Opportunity to work as part of an all RN model of care team, specializing in care of a diverse spectrum of acute and complex medical patients. Become part of a dynamic, collaborative care team focused on providing high quality care. Recent acute care experience is helpful; experience with diverse patient populations is a plus.

New gradate nurses are welcome! Excellent communication skills, flexibility, creativity, collaborative teamwork, open mindedness for change and a positive attitude a must! Qualifications Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing.

Level I Applicants will have less than 6-12 months of RN experience. Level II Applicants will have a minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience. This position assumes the charge nurse role, actively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, and assesses unit needs.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What's around it?

In Rochester, NY

Rochester, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,081/mo
Household income
$47,213/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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