What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Staff Nurse II position at Glens Falls Hospital?
Post-Op Unit Description:
Post-Op Surgical is a 27 bed Med/Surg unit of all private rooms. With a focus on Post-Op patients, we serve a mix of surgical patients including Orthopedic, Vascular, General, Urology, GYN, Neuro, ENT and various other specialties. Post-Op receives surgical patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric. Our unit also specializes in wound, ostomy and wound vac related dressing care. the unit has a monitor for Capnography. Post-op is a strong cohesive family with patients as our number one focus.
Position Summary: RN - Post-Op Surgical
The Registered Nurse 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.
RN Responsibilities:
- 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.
RN Benefits:
- 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
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.
“There is no limit to what can be achieved by a nursing workforce that is engaged and empowered to transform their practice environment. I am extremely proud to represent this remarkably talented, compassionate team of professional nurses.” - Donna Kirker Chief Nursing Officer
RN Qualifications:
- One year of medical-surgical or acute care/hospital nursing experience required.
RN Education:
- Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
- Current license and registration to practice Registered Professional Nursing in New York State
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $34.00 to $58.74 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Salary : $8,000
