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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

United Health Services, Johnson City, NY, United States

Duration: Full Time


Sign‐On Bonus

Up to a $25,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What You'll Do

  • Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an assigned group of patients

  • Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment and patient safety needs

  • Educate patients and families on health promotion, treatment plans, and disease management

  • Utilize pharmacology knowledge to safely administer medications in accordance with UHS policies

  • Support effective resource use, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services

  • Adhere to all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies

  • Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council activities, and improvement initiatives

  • Contribute to peer review processes and integrate evidence‐based practice and nursing research

  • Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees, students, and clinical observers

  • Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, effective patient care

What We're Looking For

  • A compassionate, patient‐centered RN committed to delivering excellent care

  • A nurse who is eager to learn, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic clinical environment

  • A collaborative team member who values communication and shared success

  • A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards

  • A responsible, flexible caregiver dedicated to clinical excellence and continuous growth

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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

Licensure & Certifications

Minimum Required:

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License

Preferred:

  • CCRN certification

  • Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

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