Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Center

Glens Falls Hospital•Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

Glens Falls Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to provide infusion therapy in its outpatient infusion center. The center offers a comfortable and convenient setting for patients who require frequent infusions. Registered Nurses explain medications and treatments to patients and their families, helping ensure care is delivered in a safe, relaxing environment. The Registered Nurse is accountable for managing and delivering care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and within the scope of practice established by the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The RN provides direct patient care, delegates and assigns responsibilities as appropriate, and serves as a leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician. The patient care team uses assessment data to identify desired outcomes, develop plans of care, and complete ongoing assessments to facilitate achievement of those outcomes. Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet-designated organization. Its nursing environment includes shared governance, engaged leadership, skilled team members, and a family-like atmosphere. The hospital offers mentorship and career-growth pathways, professional development and continuing education tuition reimbursement, a Clinical Ladder, a sign-on bonus (eligibility determined at offer), shift differentials, and a certification bonus.

Requirements

Graduate from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Maintain competency in professional nursing practices.
Have knowledge of standard health care reporting measures.
Be able to recognize patient care problems and react appropriately in patient care emergencies.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
RNs with fewer than 20 years of experience must complete a BSN within five years of hire; RNs with 20 or more years of experience may be eligible to complete certification instead.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver patient care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and within the scope of practice established by the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
Provide direct patient care, including infusion therapy in an outpatient setting.
Explain medications and treatments to patients and their families.
Delegate or assign responsibilities as appropriate to others.
Serve as a leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
Participate in identifying patient outcomes based on assessment data, developing plans of care, and completing ongoing assessments to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.