Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Wilson Medical Center
About The Position
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to join the Wilson Hospital Emergency Department, a high‑acuity, Level II Trauma Center. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient‑centered care to adult and pediatric patients while assessing, prioritizing, and managing a wide range of emergent conditions in a fast-paced environment. UHS values teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous learning, and Wilson ED reflects those values through strong interdisciplinary collaboration, supportive leadership, and a culture where nurses feel a sense of belonging. ED RNs are trusted clinical decision‑makers who thrive amid change, communicate openly with patients and families, and work collectively to deliver safe, high-quality care. With robust onboarding, dedicated preceptors, and opportunities to grow professionally, UHS offers a workplace where nurses can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.
Requirements
- A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing
- Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
- CCRN
- Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
- Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
- 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.
- Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements.
- Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.
- Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
- Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.
Benefits
- We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
- We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
- When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
- We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
