Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit

Glens Falls Hospital•Glens Falls, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Medical Unit provides care to 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 diagnoses requiring inpatient hospitalization. The RN works with an experienced interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and develop clinical expertise in a collaborative, supportive environment. The RN is primarily accountable for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet-designated organization and describes its environment as supporting shared governance, engaged leadership, skilled peers, career advancement, continuing education, and mentorship.

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 during 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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 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 about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
Use 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.
Participate in unit and organizational initiatives that support safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence.