Registered Nurse (RN) - Adirondack Cardiology

Glens Falls Hospital•Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Adirondack Cardiology is accountable for managing and delivering 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. The RN provides direct patient care, delegates or 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 care team identifies desired patient outcomes based on assessment data, develops a plan of care, and completes ongoing assessments to facilitate achievement of those outcomes. Adirondack Cardiology, part of Glens Falls Hospital, provides cardiac screening and wellness services, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitative care. The organization describes a collaborative care team committed to expanding, enhancing, and investing in local cardiac care.

Requirements

Graduate from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
Maintain competency in professional nursing practices.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Have knowledge of standard health care reporting measures.
Be able to recognize patient care problems and react appropriately in patient care emergencies.
New hires are required to complete a BSN within five years of hire; RNs with 20 or more years of experience may be eligible to complete certification instead.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice delineated in the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
Delegate or assign responsibilities as appropriate to others.
Lead 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 assessments to facilitate achievement of desired patient outcomes.