FTE Available

United Health Services•Binghamton, NY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Department We’re hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse in our Psychiatric department at Binghamton General Hospital , a 220-bed hospital, UHS Binghamton General provides general medical, surgical, rehabilitative, and emergency care to the people of Greater Binghamton. We currently have various Shifts (Hours), Full-Time/Part-TIme, and FTEs available. This position is located at 10-42 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903. The Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse on this Psychiatric unit protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
Current NY State RN license or Eligible and willing to obtain NY license
CPR certification within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
ANCC accreditation for Psychiatric nursing
CPR certification

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.
RN 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 UHS Hospitals policy.
Collaborates and leads patients, families, and all members of the health care team in coordinating patient care.
Establishes and maintains caring and collaborative relationships with patients/families, self, and colleagues (nurses, physicians, support staff, and other disciplines.)
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 UHS policies.
The Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse 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.
Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned
Demonstrates leadership and accountability for group programming as assigned