Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Lane Cancer Treatment Center
About The Position
Glens Falls Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team! We are proud to offer a comprehensive program of cancer care services that are unsurpassed in the Glens Falls and Saratoga Regions of New York – from advanced treatments and innovative education and support programs to early detection and cancer prevention. Our combination of medical expertise and patient support has earned us an accreditation by the American College of Surgeons as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program – the highest designation available outside of an academic environment. As part of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, our Saratoga sites employ oncology certified nurses, who have earned a national certification in cancer care from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (can be obtained after employment). In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team. 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. Provides direct patient care, delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others, and serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician. The patient care team identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintains competency in professional nursing practices
- Knowledge of standard health care reporting measures required
- Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in patient care emergencies
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire (RNs with 20+ years of experience may be eligible to opt for certification completion rather than BSN).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provides direct patient care, delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others, and serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
- Identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes.
Benefits
- Mentorship programs and career growth pathways to support your professional aspiration
- Professional development and continuing education tuition reimbursement to advance your clinical skills
- Clinical Ladder that supports professional growth
- Sign on bonus (eligibility determined at offer)
- Shift differentials
- Certification bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
