Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Center

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

7h • $37 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

Glens Falls Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its outpatient infusion center. The RN provides infusion therapy in a comfortable, convenient setting for patients requiring frequent infusions and explains medications and treatments to patients and their families to support safe, relaxing care.

The RN 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 role includes providing direct patient care, delegating or assigning responsibilities as appropriate, and serving as a leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician. The care team identifies desired patient outcomes based on assessment data, develops plans of care, and conducts ongoing assessments to facilitate those outcomes.

Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet-designated organization. Its nursing environment features shared governance, engaged leadership, skilled team members, and a family-like atmosphere. The hospital also offers mentorship and career pathways, professional development support, a clinical ladder, a sign-on bonus for eligible hires, 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• New hires without a BSN must complete one 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 the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide direct patient care, including infusion therapy for outpatients requiring frequent infusions.
• Explain medications and treatments to patients and their families.
• Delegate or assign responsibilities as appropriate.
• Serve as a leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
• Contribute to identifying desired patient outcomes and developing plans of care based on assessment data.
• Complete ongoing patient assessments to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Mentorship programs and career growth pathways.
• Professional development and continuing education tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical Ladder supporting professional growth.
• Sign-on bonus, with eligibility determined at offer.
• Shift differentials.
• Certification bonus.
• Competitive benefits offerings are available to active full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; details are provided on the career page.

What This Job Offers

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