Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader, Pain Management

United Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse, Team Leader to be part of and lead the Nursing Team in our Pain Management Department in Johnson City, NY. The Spine Care and Pain Relief Unit is open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. This is a BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE, FULL TIME position.

Potential for up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus, relocation assistance, and continuing education incentives

Shift: Days
Hours per week: 40
Salary range: $31.79 - 47.07/hour, depending on experience

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Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services Hospitals and Nursing Division policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Coordinates clinical training, orientation, and ongoing evaluation of new/existing clinical staff as well as completion and submission of clinical competencies at time of hire and annually.
• In collaboration with the office supervisor, coordinates clinical schedules, ensuring appropriate clinical support.
• The RN provides clinical leadership while overseeing the scope of practice of LPN’s and Medical Assistants in the office.
• Triages and assesses patients for early identification of signs and symptoms to prevent complications and ensure timely intervention.
• 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.
• Maintains CLIA Waived Lab standards and performs CLIA Waived Lab testing and oversees proficiency validations according to regulatory standards. Includes oversight of tri-annual AAFP Lab Proficiency testing, lab quality controls and lab credentialing.
• Collaborates and leads patients, families, and all members of the health care team in coordinating patient care.
• In collaboration with the office supervisor, participates in and facilitates Performance Improvement activities, monitors PI data, and assists with the development of Performance Improvement plans.
• Collaborates with office supervisor to promote and facilitate the compliance and understanding of Joint Commission, NYS DOH, Infection Control and all regulatory standards.
• Participates in educational opportunities and in collaboration with the unit coordinator, assists in providing information updates and acts as a resource for all clinical staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation

Position Qualifications

Minimum:

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• At least 1 year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum.
• Current NY State RN license.
• Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a walk in / primary care/ specialty care setting.

Employee Benefits at United Health Services

When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match model
• Immediate accrual of paid time off
• Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
• Free, extensive online training through HealthStream

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.