Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Observation

NY United Health Services • Johnson City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Med/Surg Observation Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment focused on short-stay evaluation and acute medical needs. The RN independently assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of patients, serving as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit needs and patient acuity. The role includes educating patients and families, safely administering medications in accordance with United Health Services policy, and supporting efficient use of staffing, time, and resources to ensure excellent clinical and operational outcomes.

The RN upholds nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies while participating in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives. The Observation RN engages in ongoing professional development, supports new staff and students through a positive learning environment, and contributes to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The position is assigned to NT2 Cardiac Telemetry at UHS Wilson Medical Center, with a day rotational shift and 24 regularly scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse 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 (such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC) as required by the assigned home unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
• Serve as a primary or accountable nurse according to unit needs and patient acuity.
• Educate patients and families.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with United Health Services policy.
• Support efficient use of staffing, time, and resources.
• Uphold nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
• Participate in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Support new staff and students by contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Access to financial advisors.
• Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
• 24/7 employee assistance program counseling.
• Virtual mental health support.
• Food pantry.
• PTO donation program.
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• Access to more than 100,000 online courses.
• Leadership programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical ladders.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Market-competitive compensation reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree