Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Glens Falls, NY
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*** Agency Partner Please Note: Effective Immediately, You MUST include your New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate up front with all Glens Falls Hospital nursing submissions. This license is required by the state of NY in order to staff for temporary needs. If you have questions on this requirement, please visit: . We cannot consider your candidate for consideration without this license uploaded with traveler profile. Thank you! Please check the job posting requirements for the 14 panel drug screen and make sure your agency can run this ENITRE panel (within 24hrs of offer acceptance) BEFORE you upload your traveler to this need (Negative 14 panel or higher- the following MUST BE LISTED OUT & INCLUDE: Amphetamines (including methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA), Barbituates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates (including codeine, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone), Phencyclidine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene, Buprenorphine and 6-Acetylmorphine). Thank you! COVID vaccinations not required, however strongly encouraged. As of 1/1/2024 - ALL new AND returning agency staff must have completed training from one of following groups for onboarding and clearance. Welle - (Verbal De-escalation bundle training required) OR CPI - # of Beds in unit: 27 RN to Patient ratio: 1:5-6 Patient Population: Adult, Adolescent EMR: Cerner Dress code: Traveler to provide own scrubs Accountable for management and delivery of patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team Provides direct patient care and delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate 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 Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better). Glens Falls Hospital was notified that the Commission on Magnet had unanimously voted to credential Glens Falls Hospital a Magnet Organization, joining only 8% of all hospitals in the United States to currently hold this distinction, and less than 10% of hospitals world-wide. Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence. To receive Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an organization must demonstrate excellent quality outcomes, satisfied patients, and engaged nurses. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Please check the job posting requirements for the 14 panel drug screen and make sure your agency can run this ENITRE panel (within 24hrs of offer acceptance) BEFORE you upload your traveler to this need. Thank you! THIS TRAVELER WILL BE WORKING DURING EPIC CONVERSION! MUST HAVE EPIC EXPERIENCE - NON-NEGOTIABLE Minimum 2 years of current experience - Required May float to other MS units if needed Travel experience - Preferred Post op experience strongly encouraged Clinician MUST be reliable! No attendance concerns, call outs, etc... - very patient oriented Unit Profile Requirements: Work History Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile (Current Nursys, BLS - Facility will not pend license/certs) Permanent address must be included in profile. Address must match Driver License/State ID. Address will be validated during compliance process. Travelers from the following counties in New York will not be considered for travel assignments at Glens Falls (Perm address must be included in profile): Albany Columbia Dutchess Fulton Greene Montgomery Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Ulster Warren Washington CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BLS (AHA) STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS New York ABOUT THE FACILITY About Glens Falls Hospital and the local area Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) is a 410-bed not-for-profit community hospital and the largest employer in New York's Adirondack region, with over 2,500 employees and a medical staff of over 540 providers. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring more than 20 regional facilities and maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. GFH provides a vast array of specialized medical and surgical services in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and many others. Glens Falls Hospital is located between Saratoga Springs and Lake George. To the north, there are numerous places to hike, bike, boat, swim, or just relax with the backdrop of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls are abundant in the arts, entertainment, museums, dinning, golf, shopping, and more. Plus, New York City, Boston, and Montreal are just 3 hours away. Glens Falls Hospital Orientation Dates 2024 February: 15, 29 March: 14, 28 April: 11, 25 May: 16, 30 June: 13, 27 July: 11, 25 August: 15, 29 September: 12, 26 October: 17, 31 November: 14, 21 December: 12, 19