About this role
Mission
Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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.
Compensation: $43.14 - $63.41 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.)
The Impact You Can Make
As the Assistant Nurse Manager in our Surgical unit, you will partner directly with the Nurse Manager to lead day-to-day operations of an inpatient care team. In this role, you will act as a pivotal mentor for RNs, coordinating complex care pathways and fostering an inclusive environment. Your leadership, in partnership with the unit Nurse Manager, ensures our patients receive the highest standard of compassionate, evidence-based care close to home.
In our Inpatient Surgical Unit, you'll care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from a wide variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, urological, thoracic, vascular, gynecological, ENT, and general surgery. Working alongside surgeons, physicians, and an experienced interdisciplinary team, you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients throughout their recovery and transition home.
Why Choose Glens Falls Hospital?
- Home-Town Care: Enjoy the Adirondack’s and all it has to offer as the primary hospital for 5 counties!
- Nursing Excellence: Glens Falls Hospital is an ANCC Magnet® Recognized community hospital - the gold standard for nursing care.
- Prestige & Scope: Lead within a detail-oriented unit utilizing advanced monitoring technology.
How You Will Lead (Responsibilities)
- Operational Excellence: Oversee daily clinic workflows, optimize inpatient monitoring, and manage shift staffing levels.
- Clinical Mentorship: Act as an expert clinical resource, providing clinical supervision and ensuring evidence-based competencies are met.
- People & Team Development: Complete staff performance evaluations within 60 days of their anniversaries, coaching nurses to support professional growth.
- Continuous Quality Improvement: Drive telemetry-specific Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, input clinical data for policy revisions, and assist with service budget prep.
- Inclusive Leadership: Champion an environment that values diverse perspectives, ensuring language and actions promote workplace inclusivity.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical RN experience required; background in inpatient monitoring, or previous charge/leadership experience is highly preferred.
- Licensure: Active Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Certifications: BLS certification required.
- Core Skills: Exceptional communication, interdisciplinary conflict resolution, and the ability to organize and delegate effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.