Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Special Care Nursery provides compassionate, family-centered care to patients throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Private Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) rooms allow families to remain together during the birth experience while receiving personalized care from an experienced obstetrical team. The RN may care for mothers and newborns across the childbirth continuum, supported by dedicated obstetrical operating rooms and Labor & Delivery. Glens Falls Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care. The RN is primarily accountable for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to an assigned patient group within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The hospital describes a collaborative environment with shared governance, engaged leadership, skilled peers, a clinical ladder, tuition reimbursement, and dedicated mentorship. The position offers a base salary range of $38.00–$62.74 per hour, determined case-by-case based on experience, education, and certifications. Competitive signing incentives may be available subject to eligibility, evening and overnight shift differentials apply, and cash bonuses are awarded for achieving specialty clinical certifications.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
- Active, unrestricted New York State RN license.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it at time of hire.
- Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and ability to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies.
- Ability to recognize patient care problems and respond appropriately to patient care emergencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with nursing personnel, patients, and physicians.
- Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
- Strong working knowledge of standard healthcare reporting and quality measures.
- Associate degree hires must complete a BSN within five years; RNs with 20 or more years of experience may substitute an advanced certification for the BSN requirement.
- Unit-specific certifications must be maintained throughout employment when applicable: ACLS before completion of clinical orientation for specified departments; PALS before completion of clinical orientation for Emergency Department or PACU; and Stroke Certification Education upon hire and annually for specified departments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Specialty clinical certifications, which may qualify for direct cash payouts upon achievement.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 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 outcomes and seamless transitions of care.
- Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust care plans according to changing needs and treatment goals.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
- Use electronic health record systems to document care accurately and comply with organizational standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate with team members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
- Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while retaining accountability for patient care.
- Participate in unit and organizational initiatives supporting safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus or competitive signing incentives, subject to eligibility at time of offer.
- Evening and overnight shift differentials.
- Financial bonuses for achieving specialty clinical certifications.
- Structured clinical ladder for career advancement.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education funding.
- Dedicated mentorship programs.
- Competitive benefits offerings are available to active full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; specific benefit details are referenced on the career page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
