Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
001 - UHS Binghamton General Hospital
Binghamton, NY
4x8 hrs

Work Environment

• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
  • All work is performed in an office or on hospital units that requires working in close quarters with other employees. They are air-conditioned and heated. Not exposed to environmental or toxic hazards.

• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
  • Universal Blood & Body Fluid Precautions & Isolation restrictions are observed, and appropriate protective equipment utilized.

​Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4.

Schedule Opportunities:

• Day Shift – 32 hours per week
• Evening Shift – 32 hours per week

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Associate in applied science degree in related field or five (5) years experience in acute/tertiary facility and/or community health nursing.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in health care or related field.

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Discharge Planner to join our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), supporting patients during critical transitions of care and helping connect them with the resources needed for continued treatment and recovery. In this collaborative role, you'll work closely with Nurse Care Managers, behavioral health professionals, patients, families, and community partners to coordinate safe, timely, and patient-centered discharge plans for individuals experiencing psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies. At UHS, Where Every Connection Matters, you'll be part of a compassionate interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advocacy, care coordination, and education. Guided by our values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families while contributing to high-quality behavioral health care across the continuum.