Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Johnson City, New York
United Health Services Hospitals Inc. (NYUHS) - 33-57 Harrison Street

Staff Nurse - Johnson City, New York

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 ensures compliance with nursing standards and professional development according to the New York State Nurse Practice Act and relevant nursing codes and policies. The role promotes a caring, patient-centered environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
• Serve as primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Administer medications safely with knowledge of pharmacology.
• Participate in resource utilization including staffing, time management, and supplies.
• Comply with nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support Nursing Shared Governance Model through unit council participation and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and complete mandatory education.
• Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum 5 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in management roles.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
• Previous clinical nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory settings.
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
• Relevant skills certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC as required by the assigned unit.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Hours per day: 12
• Hours per week: 36
• Schedule includes every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Cannot accommodate block scheduling

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Osteomyelitis

Contract Length

• 13 weeks