Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Walk-In Registered Nurse to join our dynamic urgent care team. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll provide frontline care by triaging patients, responding to emergencies, and guiding clinical staff—all while ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care.

At UHS, we believe every connection matters—whether it’s a calming word to a patient, a moment of mentorship to a colleague, or a decision that improves a life. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to excellence. Join us and make a meaningful impact, one connection at a time.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

UHS Walk-In Vestal

Primary Work Shift:

Day Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation Range:

$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience

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Sign-On Bonus:

Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate orientation, clinical training, and ongoing evaluation for new and existing urgent care staff, ensuring timely completion and submission of clinical competencies upon hire and annually

• Collaborate with supervisors to develop and manage clinical staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during extended hours and peak times

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership to LPNs and Medical Assistants, ensuring care delivery aligns with professional standards and scope of practice

• Triage and assess acutely ill patients, promptly identifying critical symptoms to support timely interventions and prevent complications

• Partner with urgent care providers to stabilize patients in emergency situations and coordinate safe, efficient transport to higher levels of care

• Communicate clearly and professionally with EMS and emergency responders to ensure accurate patient handoff during medical transport

• Deliver patient and family education on disease management, treatment plans, and health promotion using available resources and tools

• Respond to urgent or emergent situations within the facility, providing rapid assessment and stabilization as needed

• Administer medications safely and accurately using sound pharmacological knowledge and in compliance with UHS policies and procedures

• Maintain CLIA-waived lab standards; perform and oversee lab testing, quality control procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements including tri-annual proficiency testing

• Act as a care coordinator among patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring collaborative decision-making and continuity of care

• Support performance improvement initiatives by monitoring quality data, participating in audits, and assisting in the development of action plans in alignment with Joint Commission and NYS DOH standards

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.

• At least 1 year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum.

• Current NY State RN license.

• Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a walk in / primary care/ specialty care setting.

• Office specific- IE: Oncology Cert, Lactation Consultant , Wound / Ostomy Cert

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical