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Obstetrics RN Staff Nurse

United Health Services, Johnson City, NY, United States

Duration: Full Time


About the Role:

United Health Services, the largest and most comprehensive provider of healthcare services in upstate New York's Southern Tier, is hiring a Staff Registered Nurse, Maternity Unit to join our team at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. The Maternity and NB Nursery Unit is passionate about helping mother and baby bond the first few days of life. This unit provides physical and mental support in some of the most exciting times!

Schedule: 8 hour shifts

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assisting mother and baby during first few hours and days of life
  • Monitoring vitals and acting accordingly
  • Administering medications and providing patient education
  • Working with OB and NICU (when needed)

Qualifications:

  • A valid NY RN license
  • 1 year med surg experience preferred
  • Lactation certification preferred
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team

Perks & Benefits:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work in a diverse range of medical specialties
  • Collaborate with top medical professionals in a supportive environment
  • Participate in groundbreaking healthcare initiatives

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance for continued education
  • Employer matched retirement plan
  • A commitment to work‐life balance
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Beyond the professional benefits, living and working in Binghamton, NY has its perks. Nestled between beautiful parks and vibrant city life, Binghamton offers a rich cultural scene, diverse culinary experiences, and affordable housing options. The city's warm community, excellent schools, and access to outdoor activities make it a perfect place to call home.

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

Compensation: $40.70‐$61.05 per hour, depending on experience.

Sign‐On Bonus: This unit is eligible for a sign‐on bonus up to $15,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact.

  • Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.

  • Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy.

  • Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.

  • Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies.

  • Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices.

  • Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements.

  • Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.

  • Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.

  • Will follow all United Health Services Values.

  • Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

  • A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

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


License/Certification

Minimum Required:

  • Current NYS RN License

Preferred:

  • Professional certification in a related nursing specialty

  • Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.

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