Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Observation

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NYS RN License

Preferred:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.

A Regional Health System

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health services organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost‐effective health care system. We are a not‐for‐profit organization, operated for the public benefit. Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, We employ more than 5,000 people. As a teaching hospital, UHS trains over 70 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by Infection Control policies

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Level 3: Clinical ‐ Access to non‐restricted patient information