Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Med Surg
029 - Vestal MOB
Vestal, NY
3x12 hrs

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment that requires working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• The office is air conditioned as well as heated.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Fast-paced environment including frequent interruptions.
• Frequent walking, standing and bending.
• Possibility of lifting of patients.
• Mobility may include access through a multi-level facility, including climbing stairs.
• PPE- Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, Gloves per UHS Infection Control and CDC guidelines when appropriate.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical – Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) – Level 3

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• At least 1 year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a walk in / primary care/ specialty care setting.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NY State RN license.
• Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.

Preferred:

• Office specific- IE: Oncology Cert, Lactation Consultant , Wound / Ostomy Cert

The Urgent Care Registered Nurse (RN) 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.