Registered Nurse - ICU - Binghamton General

Job 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 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.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• Preferred: CCRN
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned

Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants. PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

All Age Groups

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4
• Staff Supervised:
  Not Applicable