Position OverviewUnited Health Services is seeking a Director of Nursing – Medical Surgical Services to lead strategic and daily operations across medical-surgical units. This key leadership role fosters a collaborative, interprofessional environment that emphasizes continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high levels of patient and staff engagement. The Director ensures alignment with UHS standards and plays a central role in maintaining the systems, processes, and outcomes that reflect the organization’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to Every Connection Matters.

The Director supports nursing as a vital component of the healthcare team—promoting evidence-based practices, shared governance, and a culture of safety and accountability through Just Culture principles. This role collaborates with nurse managers, physicians, and administrative leaders to lead strategic planning, quality improvement, budget development, staffing, and program growth. By guiding care that is safe, timely, and equitable, the Director helps ensure exceptional patient experiences and sustainable operational success across the Medical Surgical Services area.

Work Locations:

UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY


There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.

Primary Work Shift:

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

$65.54 - $98.31 per hour, depending on experience

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Sign-on incentives:

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk to your recruiter to learn more.

Position Responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Management:

Builds Collaborative environments by developing trusting relationships balancing concerns of individuals with organizational goals and objectives.

Communicates in a respectful manner listening to key stakeholders and following up in a timely manner.

Facilitates shared decision making through support of Shared Governance and driving decision making to the lowest level of the organization while maintaining alignment to organizational strategic goals.

Knowledge of Health Care Environment

Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing practice including roles and responsibility of the patient care team. 

Aware of patient care standards as set by accrediting bodies and state guidelines.  Ensures practice within areas of responsibility aligns with standards. 

Develop and Maintain nursing policies and procedures backed by evidence-based practice.

Leadership:

Provides visionary thinking promoting the art and science of nursing practice.

Remains open to new ideas and knowledge promoting curiosity and exploration of new ways of meeting patient and staff needs.

Applies self-reflection as a tool for ongoing growth and development. 

Professionalism

Contribute to the advancement of the profession through involvement in professional organizations locally, regionally or nationally.

Promote utilization of specialty knowledge from the standards of specialty professional organizations.  This includes but not limited to staffing models, policies and procedures and recruitment and retention.

Promotes advancement of profession through professional certification.

Business Skills

Develop and manage annual operating budget and capital expenditure plans.

Interpret financial statements and manage financial resources.

Participate in workforce planning and provide creative solutions to manage workforce while monitoring financial impacts.

Position QualificationsMinimum Required

Masters in Nursing or Bachelors in Nursing and Masters in Business or HealthCare related field.

New York State Registered Nurse License or eligible

Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience

Two (2) years of nursing management experience

Preferred

Professional certification in Nursing Executive (NE-BC) or Nursing Executive Advanced (NEA-BC).  Required within 2 years of accepting position.

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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, 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.

​Well-Being & Financial Security – 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.

​Growth That Moves with You – 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.

​A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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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.

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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.