Registered Nurse - PACU
Registered Nurse - PACU at United Health Services — Johnson City, New York, US
- Company: United Health Services
- Location: Johnson City, New York, US
- Employment type: OTHER
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
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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.
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Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
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Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy.
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Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
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Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
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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.
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Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements.
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Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.
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Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
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Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.
Education/Experience
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
License/Certification
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 Environment
• 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.
Age of Patients Served
• All Age Groups
HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information
• All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4
Staff Supervised
• Not Applicable