RN 2, UHS

Responsibilities

The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Clinical Practice Performs and documents patient care, medication administration, care plans, and patient education in a competent and efficient manner, following all policies and procedures Identifies patient problems and collaborates in developing a plan of care based on existing standards and long-term goals Implements age-specific, culturally, and spiritually competent nursing interventions to address patient/family needs and response to procedures, therapies and medications Evaluates basic and complex patient/family response to procedures, therapies and medications identifying concerns/issues and revising plan of care based on patient and/or family response Recognizes changes in patient status and responds effectively Communicates change in patient status to appropriate members of the care team Service Excellence Maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team Resolves conflict positively and in a timely manner, working directly with co-workers to address issues Treats patients, family and staff with kindness, courtesy and respect for diverse view points and cultures Communicates effectively in written, verbal, and non-verbal interactions with healthcare members, patients and families Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and assignments to meet patient and unit goals Professional Development Engages in continuous learning; Demonstrates responsibility for learning to improve self and performance, including progress toward achievement of annual goals Accepts and acts on constructive feedback from leadership, peers, and colleagues in a positive manner Identifies and implements educational opportunities for staff Research and Evidence Based Practice Reviews and evaluates evidence from the literature and best practice standards for application to patient and unit needs Assists with the collection of data to support unit performance improvement activities Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and 1 year experience as an RN in direct patient care including assessment of health/illness status, utilization of physical assessment skills and decision-making re: choosing a course of action required Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Successful completion of orientation at the unit level

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure for New York upon hire required 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.