Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

13d • $38 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Medical Unit, you will care for adult and geriatric patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, including respiratory disease, heart failure, diabetes-related complications, sepsis, and other complex medical diagnoses requiring inpatient hospitalization. Working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide compassionate, patient-centered care while developing your clinical expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
• Active, unrestricted New York State (NYS) RN License.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (or obtained at time of hire)
• Specialized training in hospital-approved verbal crisis intervention techniques. (Required upon hire/orientation for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Crisis Services units).
• Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies
• Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in patient care emergencies
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with other nursing personnel, patients, and physicians
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Strong working knowledge of standard healthcare reporting and quality measures

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• ACLS Certification: Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, PACU, Snuggery, Cardiovascular Lab, Interventional Radiology, GI Center, or Urgent Care.
• PALS Certification: Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Emergency Department or PACU.
• Stroke Certification Education: Required upon hire and annually if assigned to: Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Tower 6 Telemetry/Neuroscience Unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and seamless transitions of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust care plans based on changing needs and treatment goals.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
• Utilize electronic health record systems to document care accurately and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate effectively with team members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient care delivery.
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence through active participation in unit and organizational initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive signing incentives available
• Premium pay rates applied directly to evening and overnight hours.
• Direct cash payouts awarded upon achieving specialty clinical certifications.
• Structured advancement paths that directly elevate and reward your professional growth.
• Comprehensive continuing education funding to advance your degree or specialization.
• Formalized guidance programs tailored to support your long-term career aspirations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree