Unit Description: Critical Care Unit The Critical Care Unit is comprised of 16 beds, with the ability to overflow up to 22 beds into an adjacent patient care area. The Critical Care Unit is staffed and equipped to provide highly skilled interdisciplinary services to patients requiring complex and intensive nursing care interventions for life-threatening conditions.Primary conditions treated include; septic shock, respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, multi-system organ failure, acute GI bleeding, acute neurological conditions, extensive and/or complex surgical procedures, chemical overdoses, acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, life threatening cardiac rhythms, cardiac procedures and PCI (diagnostic & interventional). Population served includes patients under 18 yrs. of age through geriatric years. Position Summary: Registered Nurse (RN)- ICU 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.ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities: 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. ICU Registered Nurse Benefits: Sign on bonus for experienced RNs!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
QualificationsICU Registered Nurse Qualifications:
- One year of medical-surgical or acute care/hospital nursing experience required.
- One year of critical care preferred
ICU Registered Nurse Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.
- Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
Salary RangeThe 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.
BenefitsGlens 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.
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