Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Johnson City, New York
United Health Services Hospitals Inc - 33-57 Harrison Street

Job Opportunity: Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Johnson City, New York
Specialty: Emergency Department Nursing

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy. The RN must comply with all professional standards and regulations, including the New York State Nurse Practice Act and relevant nursing association standards. The role promotes a caring, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
• Serve as primary or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Administer medications safely according to hospital policy.
• Participate in resource management including staffing and time management.
• Comply with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Support Nursing Shared Governance Model through unit council participation and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.
• Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new staff and students.
• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator duties when assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Collaboration
• Verbal and written communication
• Judgment and critical thinking
• Organizational understanding
• Planning and time management
• Problem solving
• Commitment to quality, reliability, safety, and risk management

Preferred Experience

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Education Requirements

• Required: Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Certifications & Licensure

• Required:

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License
  • BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross)
• Preferred: Professional certification in a related nursing specialty

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with emergency department nursing roles (typically 1+ years).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified or required.

This position is suitable for RNs with emergency department experience seeking a clinical nursing role in New York on a 13-week contract.