Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical-Telemetry
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Salary Range - $38.00-$39.00
About this role:
D1 is a 36-bed unit including a 5-patient dialysis suite, located on the first floor in the D-wing of the hospital. The patient population includes patients with a medical or surgical diagnosis. The primary focuses are on patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, stroke or renal diseases. We are dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of Medical-Surgical nursing and promoting standards of practice to better serve the needs of our community, while providing a forum for the interaction and exchange of ideas related to acute care. We promote safety in our environment and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing diagnostic testing, procedures and recovery. Health care delivery on D1 is provided through relationships, with the activities of care organized around the needs and priorities of patients and their families. With the patient and family being the core, the demonstrated practices and values that integrate into the caring and healing environment of relationship based care include leadership, teamwork, professional nursing, care delivery, resources and outcomes.
What You'll Do:A telemetry, stroke, and dialysis designated unit offers nurses a unique and diverse environment where they can hone their skills while making a profound impact on patients' lives. In this specialized unit, nurses have the opportunity to care for patients with a variety of complex medical needs, ranging from cardiac monitoring and stroke management to renal support through dialysis. Working on such a unit provides nurses with invaluable experience in managing acute and chronic conditions, enhancing their clinical expertise and critical thinking abilities. Additionally, the collaborative nature of the team fosters a supportive and enriching work environment, where nurses can learn from each other and grow professionally. Nurses are drawn to this unit for its dynamic and challenging nature, as well as the opportunity to positively influence patient outcomes through specialized care and evidenced-based practices. With a focus on comprehensive patient care and ongoing professional development, this unit offers nurses a rewarding and fulfilling career path in healthcare.
About our Nurse Residency Program for new graduates:
As a Nurse Resident, we want to do everything to set you up for success! You will be assigned to a Cohort and attend 6 months of monthly educational sessions with your cohort team members. This is led by our Nurse Residency Coordinator. The program is designed to ease your transition from a novice nurse to a competent nurse. Teaching methodologies include didactic learning, simulation and fun team activities applicable to nursing practice at Saratoga Hospital.
This occurs while you are completing your 3-4 month unit orientation where you will be assigned a preceptor.
Primary Responsibilities:Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age-specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides therapeutic interventions based on continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection.
Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient-specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive & appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory & cognitive deficits are accommodated. Provides reports that are pertinent and concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner.
Problem-Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multiple sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision-making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn to utilize evidenced-based practice.
Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship-based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-workers to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task-related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines.
Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care.
Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations.
Teaching: Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor the effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults a multidisciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling on health behaviors.
What you bring:Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within five years of date of hire will be considered.
Why Saratoga Hospital- A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
- Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
- Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
- Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions
How to ApplyClick the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.
