Medical-Surgical/Med/Surg Various shifts and FTE Available

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical Respiratory Unit  

We’re hiring for a  Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse   in our North Tower 4 Med/Surg/Respiratory Department at Wilson Medical Center , a 24-hour trauma, stroke, and chest pain center, UHS Wilson Medical Center is a 280-bed medical clinic facility centrally located in Johnson City. 

We currently have various shifts and FTEs available.  This position is located at 3357 Harrison Street, Johnson City, NY 13790 

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse on this Med/Surg unit protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services Hospitals and Nursing Division policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse Essential Functions:  
Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. 

·       Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact. 

·       Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources. 

·       Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy. 

·       Collaborates and leads patients, families, and all members of the health care team in coordinating patient care. 

·       Establishes and maintains caring and collaborative relationships with patients/families, self, and colleagues (nurses, physicians, support staff, and other disciplines.) 

·       Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies, and services. 

·       Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies. 

·       Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements. 

·       Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice. 

·       Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students. 

·       Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned 

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse – Required Education/Experience  

·       Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing 

·       Current NY State RN license or Eligible and willing to obtain NY license 

·       CPR certification within 3 months of hire 

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse - Preferred Education/Experience  

·       Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing 

·       Professional certification in a related nursing specialty 

·       Relevant skills certification (ACLS, PALS, TNCC) 

It is the policy of United Health Services Inc. and members of the United Health Services System to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status or genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other basis that would be in violation of Federal, New York State or local law. 

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If interested, please apply online or reach out to Cody Smith at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Or you can schedule a time to discuss this role by scheduling a time on his calendar with the link below.

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