Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry (Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time & Part-Time Positions, Shift-Differentials)

Telemetry Unit Description :

Telemetry and Neuroscience Unit is a 46-bed unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill adult cardiac, medical / surgical patients and acutely ill adult patients with acute primary neurological diagnoses requiring close monitoring and neuro checks.

Common diagnoses and conditions include R / O MI, CHF, chest pain, pre-and post-cardiac catheterization care, hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, GI bleeds, ETOH withdrawal, cerebrovascular disorders, and seizure disorders.

Clinical nurses on Tower 6 must become competent in interpreting telemetry, maintain both BLS and ACLS and complete annual stroke education.

In addition, a positive mindset, good communication skills, and the desire to work as a team for the best patient outcomes are essential!

Position Summary : Registered Nurse (RN) -Telemetry

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for management and delivery of patient care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and within the scope of practice delineated in the New York State Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities for Registered Nurse RN :

• Provides direct patient care
• Delegates / assigns responsibility as appropriate to others
• Serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
• Focuses on completion of the nursing process including patient / family education and discharge planning.
• Understands and acts appropriately to ensure optimum use of all resources.

Benefits for Registered Nurse RN :

• Nursing Professional Advancement Program earn up to $8k / year more.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Certification Bonus.
• RN Preceptor Compensation.
• Generous Shift Differentials between 10-30%.
• Schedule Flexibility for Working Students.
• Excellent Benefits and Earned Time Off (ETO) accrual for Vacation, Personal, and Holiday time.
• Earn Wellness Dollars per year to use towards GFH medical services

Qualifications for Registered Nurse RN :

• One year of medical-surgical or acute care / hospital nursing experience required.
• Education for Registered Nurse RN :
• Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
• Current license and registration to practice Registered Professional Nursing in New York State
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is Preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.

Location : 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

Glens Falls Hospital Nursing

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Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence.

When you join Magnet Designated nursing excellence team, you will experience shared governance, engaged leadership, and skilled team members all in a family - like atmosphere.

About Glens Falls Hospital and the local area

Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System which includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital.

GFH maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities.

A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others.

The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center.

GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 550 providers.