What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Emergency Room position at Glens Falls Hospital?
Emergency Department Unit:
The Emergency Department has 46 treatment spaces including 32 monitored treatment spaces, seven dedicated to an internal Crisis Stabilization Unit, and four dedicated to a Behavioral Health.
Services provided but are not limited to: Evaluation and stabilization of acute/ urgent/emergent medical conditions as well as trauma, and chronic conditions. The ED also services the needs of our mental health population, acute crisis stabilization, sexual assault victims, extensive cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, and dental.
Position Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for management and delivery of 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.
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care
Delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others
Serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
Focuses on completion of the nursing process including patient/family education and discharge planning.
Understands and acts appropriately to ensure optimum use of all resources.
Emergency Department RN Benefits:
Nursing Professional Advancement Program = earn up to $8k/year more.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Certification Bonus.
RN Preceptor Compensation.
Generous Shift Differentials between 10-30%.
Schedule Flexibility for Working Students.
Excellent Benefits and Earned Time Off (ETO) accrual for Vacation, Personal, and Holiday time.
Earn Wellness Dollars per year to use towards GFH medical services
Emergency Department RN Qualifications:
One year of medical-surgical or acute care/hospital nursing experience required.
Emergency Department RN Education:
Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
Current license and registration to practice Registered Professional Nursing in New York State
BLS Certification
Location: 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Glens Falls Hospital Nursing
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