Job DescriptionCompensation & Premium Incentives- Base Salary Range: $34.50 - $54.56 per hour (Determined case-by-case based on experience, education, and certifications).
- Shift Differentials: Premium pay rates applied directly to evening and overnight hours.
- Financial Bonuses: Direct cash payouts awarded upon achieving specialty clinical certifications.
Team Impact We are proud to offer a comprehensive program of cancer care services that are unsurpassed in the Glens Falls and Saratoga Regions of New York - from advanced treatments and innovative education and support programs to early detection and cancer prevention. Our combination of medical expertise and patient support has earned us an accreditation by the American College of Surgeons as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program - the highest designation available outside of an academic environment. As part of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, our Saratoga sites employ oncology certified nurses, who have earned a national certification in cancer care from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (can be obtained after employment).
The Impact You Can MakeAs an RN, you hold primary accountability for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to your assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. In this role, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
- Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and seamless transitions of care.
- Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust care plans based on changing needs and treatment goals.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
- Utilize electronic health record systems to document care accurately and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate effectively with team members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
- Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient care delivery.
- Support a culture of safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence through active participation in unit and organizational initiatives.
What You Bring (Qualifications)- Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
- Note: BSN preferred. Associate degree hires must complete their BSN within 5 years (RNs with 20+ years of experience can substitute an advanced certification for the BSN requirement).
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted New York State (NYS) RN License.
- Certifications:
- BLS Certification: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (or obtained at time of hire)
- CIT / De-escalation Training: Specialized training in hospital-approved verbal crisis intervention techniques. (Required upon hire/orientation for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Crisis Services units).
- Unit-Specific Certifications (Depending on your assigned department, the following are required to be maintained throughout employment):
- ACLS Certification: Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, PACU, Snuggery, Cardiovascular Lab, Interventional Radiology, GI Center, or Urgent Care.
- PALS Certification: Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Emergency Department or PACU.
- Stroke Certification Education: Required upon hire and annually if assigned to: Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Tower 6 Telemetry/Neuroscience Unit.
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 on the career page here.
