Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Phlebotomy skills
• IV insertion skills
• Non-invasive airway management
• Experience with Epic

Conditionally Required Certifications (As Required by Unit)

• ACLS (AHA only; Provider, Instructor, and RQI are acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only; Provider, Instructor, and RQI are acceptable)
• NRP
• TNCC
• EFM
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except birthing units and OR, updated annually)

Background, Health, and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start, plus government-issued photo ID.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, within 3 months of start and run monthly. NYS Medicaid Exclusion List within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter. Sex offender registry within 30 days of start.
• Education: Education verification or transcript/diploma if no verification is on file. International education requires a foreign equivalency evaluation (CGFNS full report, WES, or EEE of America).
• Drug screen: Within 30 days of start (amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, fentanyl, heroin, and opiates).
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON, T-SPOT, or 2-step PPD within 1 year of start. Positive results require a negative chest X-ray within 10 years and an annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunity: Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella titers or vaccinations as required.
• Influenza: Vaccination or signed declination during flu season (deadline 12/2). Flu receipts are not accepted.
• Eye exam: Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.
• Skills checklist: Required annually.
• Employment history: Employment application and work history verification of at least 2 past employments.
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start (required for Aya only).
• Other: Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background). Candidates must complete health requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing their contract.
• Modules: Facility modules are sent 2 weeks before start.
• Forms: Pre-employment compliance and health records attestations, new hire form, and COVID vaccination copy (preferred, not required).