Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre- and Post-Operative Care

The Registered Nurse protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities while preventing illness and injury and alleviating suffering through diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy for individuals and families. The RN ensures compliance with all standards of practice and professional development under the New York State Nurse Practice Act and United Health Services policies.

This per diem role focuses on pre- and post-operative care at the UHS Ambulatory Surgery Center at Wilson Place. The nurse assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of patients while serving as the primary or accountable nurse.

The position requires promoting a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care and safely administering medications using working knowledge of pharmacology. The RN also educates patients and families on health promotion and disease management using available resources.

Staff participate in the Nursing Shared Governance Model, support unit councils, engage in peer review, and integrate current evidence and nursing research into practice. The role provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students while completing all mandatory education requirements.