*The Impact You Can Make* ** The Registered Nurse 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. Provides direct patient care, delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others, and 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. *Team Impact* * Assumes primary accountability for organizing and ensuring nursing care to a select group of assigned patients. * Develops an overall plan of care throughout the episode with appropriate consideration of the continuum of care * Supports and follows through consistently with plans of care established by other RNs with primary accountability. * Collaborates with physicians and advanced practitioners for patient care needs to provide patient centric care in all settings using GFH Core Values as framework. * Functions as the facilitator, coordinator, and manager of patient care and expected outcomes *The Glens Falls Hospital Impact* *Mission* Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. ** ** *How You Will Fulfill Your Potential* *Responsibilities* * Establishes a therapeutic rapport with patients and caregivers and determines the patient’s perception of his or her immediate needs and concerns using GFH Core Values for framework. * Identifies and documents the nursing diagnosis based on analysis of the health record and evidenced based practices utilizing clinical decision-support tools. (i.e., standing orders influenza and pneumococcal vaccine, telephone triage protocols, RN anticoagulation management, etc.) * Defines expected outcomes from the diagnosis, involving the patient, family, provider, and healthcare team in formulating measurable expected outcomes within a defined timeframe * Identifies and develops an ambulatory care plan for patients seeking care for health promotion, health maintenance, or health related situational problems (i.e., conducts daily clinical huddle with care team to review gaps in care and plan for discussion and implementation with patient and family/caregiver). * Facilitates care coordination across health care settings to maintain continuity of care to ensure patients and populations are directed to the appropriate level of care. * Collaborates with physician and advanced practitioner providers to provide patient centric care using Glens Falls Hospital’s Core Values as a guide with all interactions. ** *Nursing Rewards:* * “101” Classes” offered in place of experience for nurses to work in select specialty areas. * 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. * Employee Recognition Program. * Earned Time Off (ETO) accrual for Vacation, Personal, and Holiday time. * Earn Wellness Dollars per year to use towards GFH medical services. * Affordable Health Plan, Dental, and Vision * A large variety of Supplemental and Voluntary benefits. * Partnership Pension – 403B Defined Contribution Pension with hospital contribution. * On-site Employee Health Services. * On-site Pharmacy, Cafeteria, Restaurant, and Gift Shop. * Service Awards, Employee Recognition Program, and DAISY Award Program. * Free On-site Parking. *Education/Accredited Programs* * Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.**Exceptions may be made for Associate's Degree RNs with greater than 20 years of experience and national certification in specialty areas. /Does not pertain to existing GFH RNs./ * Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program. * One year nursing experience required. * Maintains competency in professional nursing practices. * Assumes responsibility for own self-development and for keeping current with advances in nursing knowledge and techniques. * Assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population in areas in which they work. ** *Licenses/Certifications/Registrations* * *BLS*certification required before completion of orientation in all areas of practice & maintained throughout employment * *ACLS*certification required before completion of orientation in Urgent Care and maintained throughout employment * *PALS*certification required before completion of orientation in urgent care and maintained throughout employment * License to practice nursing in NY State without restrictions ** *Skills/Abilities:* * Ability to assume leadership role in nursing practice. * Ability to organize work, to delegate effectively, and to direct and oversee the work of practical nurses, nursing aides, and unit secretaries. * Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with other nursing personnel, patients, and physicians. * Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations. ** *Communities We Serve* Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.** *Salary Range* The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $34.00 to $58.74 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with exp­­erience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. ** *Benefits* Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-­time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here. **Job:** **Nursing - Registered Nurse* **Title:** *Registered Nurse (RN) - Physician Practice Nurse II - Cardiac Rehabilitation* **Location:** *NY-Queensbury* **Requisition ID:** *240DH*