ASPN III - East 5

19004BR

Job Description:

Highland Hospital’s New Acute Medicine Unit — Opening November 2026

Are you ready to be part of something exciting?

Highland Hospital is preparing to open our newly renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit, and we’re looking for expereienced passionate nurses — who want to make a difference and help build something special.

We have an exciting new unit, a strong leader with a vision for an exceptional team culture, and an opportunity for you to be part of it from the very beginning.

Our leader is passionate about creating an environment where nurses feel supported, valued, empowered, and proud of the work they do. We believe that when we invest in our people, support one another, and work together toward a common goal, great things happen for our team and our patients.

The RN provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

All positions listed perform their role within five (5) core performance domains:

• Clinical Practice

• Service Excellence

• Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors

• Research and Evidence Based Practice.

• Organization Contributions

Level III Registered Nurse (RN):

The Level III RN is accountable for the provision of expert patient care based on established standards and utilizing the nursing process including service to patients with complex needs. The Level III nurse has increased responsibilities that may include staff orientation, patient care coordination, shift charge nurse, or other unit/service activities and may assume an expanded unit role as available and assigned by Nurse Manager. The Level III nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses and role models appropriate team communication methods, and documents care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level III nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level III nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level III nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations by interpreting policy and procedures, sharing new evidence with peers, adhering to practice and policy standards, and supporting efficiencies in care. The Level III nurse identifies potential problems and demonstrates an enhanced level of critical decision making and conflict management skills. The Level III nurse participates in formal and informal educational activities that support evidenced based care and outcomes.

PAY RANGE: $42.88 - $54.63

*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.

Auto req ID:

19004BR

City:

Rochester

Area of Interest:

Nurses

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Hours/Week:

36

Job Requirements:

Minimum recent 2 years RN expertise in an acute care setting.

BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.