Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Unit

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Telemetry Unit is 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. The role includes shared coverage for overnight shifts, with shift distribution managed through a collaborative scheduling system. The posting notes that units T2, T3, 4W, and T6 are first-shift only.

The nurse provides individualized, patient-centered care; coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues; monitors patient conditions and adapts interventions and care plans; and supports safe transitions of care. The role also includes patient and family education, accurate electronic health record documentation, participation in interdisciplinary rounds, safe handoffs, and appropriate delegation and supervision of nursing support staff.

Glens Falls Hospital describes itself as a Magnet-designated organization and highlights shared governance, engaged leadership, collaborative peers, a clinical ladder, tuition reimbursement, and dedicated mentorship. A BSN is preferred. Associate-degree hires must complete a BSN within five years, with an advanced certification permitted as a substitute for RNs with 20 or more years of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
• Active, unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Active BLS certification, or obtain it at time of hire.
• Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies.
• Ability to recognize patient-care problems and respond appropriately to 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.
• CIT/de-escalation training in hospital-approved verbal crisis intervention techniques is required upon hire or orientation for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Crisis Services units.
• ACLS certification must be completed before clinical orientation ends for assigned roles in Critical Care, Emergency Department, PACU, Snuggery, Cardiovascular Lab, Interventional Radiology, GI Center, or Urgent Care.
• PALS certification must be completed before clinical orientation ends for assigned roles in the Emergency Department or PACU.
• Stroke Certification Education is required upon hire and annually for assigned roles in the Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Tower 6 Telemetry/Neuroscience Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, manage, and deliver comprehensive nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered 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 in response 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 meet 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.
• Support safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence by participating in unit and organizational initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive signing incentives, with eligibility determined at the time of offer.
• Evening and overnight shift differentials.
• Cash payouts for achieving specialty clinical certifications.
• Structured clinical ladder advancement paths.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education and degree or specialization advancement.
• Dedicated mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

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