Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg Ortho - MEM6
Binghamton, New York
Posted Sep 23
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- License
- LPN licenseMinimum Required: Current New York State Practical Nurse License or Permit
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Minimum Required: Current New York State Practical Nurse License or Permit Check your license
- Also asks
- Minimum Required: Graduated an accredited school of Practical Nursing
- Also asks
- About United Health Services
- Also asks
- At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
Preferred
- Certification
- Basic Skills Certifications (CPR) Preferred: Basic Skills Certifications (CPR)
- Experience
- Experience working in critical care or hospital environment Preferred: Experience working in critical care or hospital environment
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on 02 UHS Hospitals’ careers page.
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Position Overview
Join a Med‑Surg Ortho unit where teamwork is our greatest strength and patient education is at the heart of what we do! The Medical Surgical Orthopedic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at United Health Services (UHS) provides patient-centered nursing care to individuals recovering from orthopedic surgery, injury, and medical-surgical conditions. Guided by UHS values of Trust, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation, the Med Surg Ortho LPN supports patients through all phases of care, with a focus on mobility, pain management, safety, and recovery.
At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the relationships you build with patients and families to the collaboration you foster with your team. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and every shift brings meaningful moments.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit
M6 Med-Surg Orthopedics, UHS Binghamton General Hospital
Work Shift and Schedule
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range
$25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience This position is not eligible for benefits. Education/Experience Minimum Required: Graduated an accredited school of Practical Nursing Preferred: Experience working in critical care or hospital environment License/Certification Minimum Required: Current New York State Practical Nurse License or Permit Preferred: Basic Skills Certifications (CPR)
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us! United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
What's around it?
Binghamton, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Household income
- $45,578/yr, all local households, not nurse pay