Staff Nurse Specialty Care SWAT

NY United Health Services • Johnson City, NY

2d • $45 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview The SWAT Registered Nurse is an autonomous, highly skilled clinician who supports inpatient units through early identification and intervention for deteriorating patients. This role rounds proactively on high risk individuals—such as those with elevated Deterioration Index scores or Sepsis Alerts—and responds to CPR, Rapid Response, and Inpatient Stroke Team activations to enhance patient safety and prevent clinical decline. The SWAT RN delivers expert assessment, coordination, and evaluation of care; provides patient and family education; safely administers medications; and supports unit efficiency through effective resource use. The RN mentors new staff, participates in shared governance and quality improvement, integrates evidence based practice, and may assume Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned. Through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses and advocacy for individuals and families, the SWAT RN maintains full accountability to the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the Bill of Patient Rights, promoting a caring, healing, and patient centered environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• At least five (5) years progressive and relevant clinical and/or Nursing education experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Critical Care/ Emergency Department
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• Completion of the Basic Coronary Care Course during orientation period
• Medication Administration/Moderate Sedation during orientation period
• Drain and Suture Removal competency during orientation period.
• Stroke Education/Apex Module completion within 4 months of hire
• Helipad Safety within first year of hire
• ACLS within 60 days of hire
• PALS within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of systems, leadership group process and motivation theories.
• Member of professional organization.
• Clinical Coach experience.
• Clinical Ladder RN: TNCC within first year of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• ENPC
• AACN Acute and Critical Care Nursing Certification
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty (Ex. ANCC Cardiac Vascular Nursing)
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump training

Responsibilities

• Participates in response to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Team, Rapid Response Team, and Inpatient Stroke Response Team activations.
• Provides support to inpatient units for patients with high Deterioration Index or Sepsis Alerts through active rounding and assessment of identified high risk patients.
• 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 patients 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 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.
• Provides supervision and support to Graduate Nurses and new RN hires/transfers to promote delivery of safe patient care.
• Complies with all documentation requirements and educates accordingly.
• Complies with hospital policies and procedures and educates accordingly.
• Reinforces education around key quality/safety alerts that have direct impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level