Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
United Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse or join our Addiction Medicine Unit at Binghamton General Hospital.
Location: Binghamton General Hospital, M4 Addiction Medicine Unit
Shift: Evenings
Hours per week: 32 [benefits eligible]
Salary range: $32.00 - $48.00/hour, depending on experience
Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine Position Overview
Join our well-trained team that offers expert, evidence-based treatment and uses a holistic approach for treating substance abuse disorders in our 20-bed inpatient unit. As an important member of the multidisciplinary care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) on this unit demonstrates strong medical and therapeutic skills and participates in restoring patients to a state of health and well-being where they feel educated and empowered to pursue recovery.
Successful RN candidates may be eligible for tuition forgiveness of up to $12,000 depending on their degree program (ASN or BSN). Dedicated to staff career development, United Health Services offers a robust Clinical Ladder Program for RNs to progress through internal, upward career paths. Employees at United Health Services can take advantage of competitive benefits, paid time off, free and extensive online training curriculum, specialty certification, and cross-training to move into different areas of our healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
- Provide exceptional care to patients, including proper diagnoses and treatment
- Use a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications
- Engage with patients' family members to keep them informed and encouraged while maintaining meticulous patient records and documentation
- Establish and maintain caring and collaborative relationships with patients/families and colleagues (nurses, physicians, support staff, and other disciplines)
- Comply with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services' and the Nursing Division’s policies, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patient’s Bill of Rights
- Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students
- Demonstrate alignment with United Health Services' commitment to provide exceptional, patient-centered care and uphold our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation
Position Qualifications
Minimum:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license
- CPR certification within three months of hire
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
- Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
How to Apply
Applications for our Addiction Medicine Registered Nurse positions can be submitted through United Health Services’ online application system, or you may send your cover letter and resume directly to our recruiter, Megan Hickling at megan.hickling@nyuhs.org.
For Early-Career Candidates
If you are considering a career in nursing and have not completed the educational requirements to become a registered nurse, you may be eligible for United Health Services’ Education Incentive Program, which provides up to $6,000 per semester toward your degree. Contact recruitment@nyuhs.org for more information, including eligibility and work requirements.
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 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.
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.
