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Unit Description – Telemetry:
Telemetry and Neuroscience Unit is a 46-bed unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill adult cardiac, medical/surgical patients and acutely ill adult patients with acute primary neurological diagnoses requiring close monitoring and neuro checks. Common diagnoses and conditions include R/O MI, CHF, chest pain, pre-and post-cardiac catheterization care, hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, GI bleeds, ETOH withdrawal, cerebrovascular disorders, and seizure disorders. Clinical nurses on Tower 6 must become competent in interpreting telemetry, maintain both BLS and ACLS and complete annual stroke education. In addition, a positive mindset, good communication skills, and the desire to work as a team for the best patient outcomes are essential!
Position Summary: RN- Telemetry Nurse Manager:
The Nurse Manager provides overall clinical and operational management for the Telemetry Unit. Strong leadership, managerial skills, communication, and collaborative skills are critical in order to provide quality patient care and an environment that fosters staff growth and satisfaction. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of human, material, and fiscal resources to ensure the delivery of safe, quality, and patient focused care in the unit or service.
Responsibilities for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
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.
Benefits for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
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
Qualifications for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
5 years clinical experience preferred
Previous nursing management experience preferred
Education for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required
Current license and registration to practice Registered Professional Nursing in New York State
Location: 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Glens Falls Hospital Nursing
Glens Falls Hospital is proud to be a Magnet designated organization, joining only 8% of all hospitals in the United States to currently hold this distinction. Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence.
When you join Magnet Designated nursing excellence team, you will experience shared governance, engaged leadership, and skilled team members all in a family – like atmosphere.
“There is no limit to what can be achieved by a nursing workforce that is engaged and empowered to transform their practice environment. I am extremely proud to represent this remarkably talented, compassionate team of professional nurses.” – Donna Kirker Chief Nursing Officer
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Job Requirements
Qualifications for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
5 years clinical experience preferred
Previous nursing management experience preferred
Education for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required
Current license and registration to practice Registered Professional Nursing in New York State
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for Telemetry Nurse Manager:
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.
About Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System which includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital. GFH maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring more than 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,500 employees and a medical staff of over 540 providers. For more information visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org.
Glens Falls Hospital has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Employers 2021 as one of the best places to work in the state of New York!
Glens Falls Hospital is proud to be a Magnet designated organization, joining only 8% of all hospitals in the United States to currently hold this distinction. Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence. When you join Magnet Designated nursing excellence team, you will experience shared governance, engaged leadership, and skilled team members all in a family – like atmosphere.
In the Community
Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System which includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital. GFH maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 550 providers.