Registered Nurse

Bonuses and Benefits

 MVHS is offering a sign-on bonus for new and experienced RNs!
*RNs with up to 3 years of relevant experience qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. *
*RNs with 3 or more years of relevant experience qualify for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. *
This bonus will be paid over the course of two years working at MVHS and will scale based on experience and employee status when hired. Submit your application and Join our team of talented nurses as they support healthcare in the Mohawk Valley!

Other benefits include: RN preceptor incentive, 401(k) plus match; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA accounts; paid time off; tuition reimbursement.

Pay Range $38 - $54 per hour

Job Summary

At MVHS, a Registered Nurse promotes and restores patient's health by completing the nursing process: collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing support to patients, visitors and families. 

Registered Nurses with our team have many shift opportunities including days, nights, and weekends with opportunities for full-time, part-time and per-diem positions. 

A Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, promoting and evaluating quality patient care, as well as providing teaching to patients, families and the public. A Registered Nurse will follow the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Identify patient care requirements establishing personal rapport with patients and families and understanding of plan of care throughout the patient’s experience.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends and family to understand disease process, medications, and self-care skills, and provide time to answer questions.
• Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending adjustments to the patient’s needs.
• The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufactures instructions troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs; maintaining equipment, inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
• Protect patients, employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and controlled substance regulations. Utilize universal precautions and practice at all times.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care personnel.

About Mohawk Valley Health System

You will be joining a team of nearly 4,800 clinical and healthcare professionals at the state-of-the-art Wynn Hospital in Downtown Utica and will be provided opportunities to advance your career. MVHS is committed to creating an environment that supports professional nursing practice and excellence in patient care, become part of the team taking care of our community today!

Education and Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

• Associates of Nursing from an accredited Nursing program
• Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse

Preferred:  

• Bachelors of Nursing or higher from an accredited Nursing program
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Previous experience

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor and drug screen

Sign On Bonus is paid in 3 payments over the course of 2 years; 1/3 after 90 days of employment, 1/3 after 12 months of employment, and 1/3 after 24 months of employment. Nurses with 3 or more years of experience will receive a $10,000 Sign On bonus. Nurses with less than 3 years of experience will receive a $5,000 Sign On bonus.

Job Details

Req Id  93819 
Department  IMCU 
Shift Days and Nights
Shift Hours Worked  12 hr Shifts
FTE Varied 
Work Schedule  2A
Employee Status Varied 
Union NYSNA
Pay Range $38 - $53 per hour