Job description
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.
- 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
Glens Falls Hospital is proud to be a Magnet designated organization, joining only 8% of all hospitals in the United States to currently hold this distinction. 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
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