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St. Mary’s Healthcare has been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace . We are the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: REQ3837

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Days & Rotating

Hours Per Week: 40

Hiring range: $40.49-$51.73

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as a clinical expert and mentor for nursing staff. Provding guidance and ensuring competency in specific patient population practices.

+ Supervise and evaluate patient care activities to ensure adherence to best practices and protocols.

+ Develop and implement a structured preceptorship program for new nurses. Assign preceptors and ensure they are adequately prepared to provide guidance and support. Monitor the progress of preceptees, offering additional support and resources as needed.

+ Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients. Implement and monitor compliance with healthcare policies, procedures, and safety standards to maintain high-quality patient care.

+ Act as a liasion between different health disciplines, communicating important information, and coordinating care.

+ Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to ensure comprehensive patient care and planning.

+ Manage the allocation and utilization of resources and equipment to optimize patient care and operation efficiency.

+ Participate in the development and evaluation of nursing practices and protocols to improve patient outcomes.

+ Act as a primary responder to medical emergency activations within care areas, coordinating with other healthcare professionals as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Experience:

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, masters degree in nursing or related field preferred.

+ Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in medical-surgical, critical care or Emergency Department setting; prior leadership or resource nurse experience preferred.

Certifications/ Licensure:

+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of New York.

+ Current National Certification in Med- Surg Nursing, Critical Care or Emergency Nursing, or obtained within 12 months.

+ Current ACLS certification

+ Current PALS certification for Emergency Department and Critical Care roles.

Required Skills and Attributes:

+ Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

+ Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

+ Excellent customer service skills

+ Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

+ Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

+ Demonstrates flexibility

+ Takes initiative

+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

+ Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

+ Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

+ Strong organizational skills.

+ Effective interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

+ Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

+ Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

+ Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English