Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
001 - UHS Binghamton General Hospital
Binghamton, NY
3x8 hrs

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

Schedule 

• Evening 

• 3:00PM - 11:30PM

• 24 hours per week 

• Every other weekend 

Responsibilities  

• 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 patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources. 

• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy. 

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

• Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies. 

• Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices. 

• 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. 

• Will follow all United Health Services Values 

• Will perform other duties as assigned. 

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.

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Krembs 3 Behavioral Health unit at Binghamton General Hospital. This adult inpatient psychiatric medical unit provides compassionate, patient‑centered care for individuals with a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses. The Krembs 3 team is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and dignity, in alignment with the UHS mission to improve the health of the communities we serve. Nurses on Krembs 3 collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of mental health technicians, social workers, therapists, and providers to deliver holistic, individualized care. Qualified candidates who are passionate about behavioral health nursing and making a meaningful impact in patients’ lives are encouraged to apply. We welcome your application.