Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Services

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

2h•$37 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Glens Falls Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives and advance a career in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of the patient care team, responsible for the management and delivery of patient care to assigned patients, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and within the scope of practice defined by the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The RN provides direct patient care, delegates responsibility as appropriate, and leads the interdisciplinary team under the direction of the attending physician. The patient care team focuses on identifying desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data and the plan of care, and conducts ongoing assessments to achieve these outcomes. Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet designated organization, recognized for nursing excellence, offering a work environment with shared governance, engaged leadership, and skilled team members.

Requirements

Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
New hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire
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
RNs with 20+ years of experience may be eligible to opt for certification completion rather than BSN

Responsibilities

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
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
Completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes