Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

NYU Langone Health • Binghamton, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking Registered Nurses to join our inpatient behavioral health programs at Binghamton General Hospital. Our adult inpatient units provide safe, structured, and compassionate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use challenges. Guided by the UHS mission, Behavioral Health RNs deliver patient‑centered care that promotes dignity, recovery, and overall well‑being for the communities we serve. In this role, RNs collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic, evidence‑based care using therapeutic communication, clinical judgment, and de‑escalation techniques. This opportunity is ideal for nurses who are adaptable, empathetic, and passionate about behavioral health nursing. UHS offers a supportive team culture, structured orientation, and flexible scheduling across shifts. Candidates committed to compassionate care and meaningful impact are encouraged to apply. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Krembs 5 Psychiatric, UHS Binghamton General Hospital. United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us! We believe that people—and the connections among them—must remain at the core of everything we do. Whether you're directly caring for patients, supporting our clinical operations, or working to ensure our administrative functions run effectively, your impact will be recognized and appreciated. Our commitment to you extends beyond a paycheck. We want you to thrive professionally and personally. Not only will you provide care and support for our patients, but you'll also be cared for, too. While many organizations make this claim, we back it up with action. We take workforce feedback seriously and we continually implement new education initiatives, compensation models, and recognition programs in service of our people. Our footprint spans across every part of New York's Southern Tier. But we don't just serve our community, we're a part of it, too. We are volunteers, coaches, local leaders, parents or grandparents, and mentors. UHS team members can be found at almost every local walk, fundraiser, and sporting event. We promote wellness and health equity within and far beyond our walls.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Current NYS RN License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• 403(b) retirement plan and company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Access to financial advisors.
• Up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• 24/7 EAP counseling.
• Virtual mental health support.
• A food pantry.
• PTO donation program.
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• Access to 100,000+ online courses.
• Leadership programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical ladders.
• Internal mobility.
• Continuous review of compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees