Department/Unit:Education And DevelopWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12The Education Specialist is responsible for leading in the design and development of systems that support staff involvement in practice, research, education,and quality decisions; promoting a collaborative environment where nurses practice at the highest level of licensure. This position is responsible forparticipating in the design, development and implementation of orientation and continuing education programs for individuals and groups within the nursingorganization. The educational outcomes of programming are evaluated and linked to the quality process and patient care outcomes.The Education Specialist is responsible for leading in the design and development of systems that support staff involvement in practice, research, education, and quality decisions; promoting a collaborative environment where nurses practice at the highest level of licensure. This position is responsible for participating in the design, development and implementation of orientation and continuing education programs for individuals and groups within the nursing organization. The educational outcomes of programming are evaluated and linked to the quality process and patient care outcomes.Collaborates with Hospital based clinical leaders and educators to promote competency, ongoing learning, high quality, safe patient care.Qualifications:BSN Required, MSN/DNP strongly preferredRecent acute care experience requiredRecent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience strongly preferredBLS Certification requiredACLS and PALS Certification strongly preferredPrevious AHA or ENA Instructor credentials strongly preferred.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides clinical expertise, education, consultation, leadership, and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients, staff, and the organization. Promotes compliance with regulations by working with ECHN staff to develop practices that are relevant and compliant. Facilitates project teams as well as organizational department efforts to improve systems and process within ECHN. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must hold a BSN from an accredited University. Master#s Degree in Nursing Preferred # matriculation required after one year in position. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Basic certification in the area of specialty is preferred: Education/Critical Care Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five (5) years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice, nursing education, and/or nursing management in an acute care setting. COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Maintains clinical competency for the area of assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Provides educational leadership to direct care providers to enhance specialized patient care within the Intensive Care Units, Step Down Units. Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population. #Creates an environment of nursing excellence in which high quality care can be provided. Coordinates and implements orientation of nursing staff. Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orientee#s progress. Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concerns/problems. Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Plans and implements annual competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers. Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies. Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Uses a comprehensive approach, a high level of discriminative judgment, advanced knowledge, and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention. Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes, patient /family satisfaction, resource allocation, staff knowledge and skills, health care team collaboration, and organizational efficiency. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care, clinical procedures, or quality improvement plans. Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes, refine guidelines, improve clinical management, and further promote consistent adherence. Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources. Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives. Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population. Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses, graduate nursing students, other healthcare professionals and patients/ families. Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff. Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems. Interprets and applies research findings. Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery. Evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with nurses, nurse educators, physicians, and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding, synergism, and integrative solutions. Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice. Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures, administrative policies and educational materials for patients, staff, and others. Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system, in health care policy and delivery decisions, or in the administration of direct care programs. Acts as a knowledgeable, strong, risk taking nurse leader. Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and support. #SLECHN

Department/Unit:Education And DevelopWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12Salary range will be prorated based on hours worked.The Education Specialist is expected to utilize their knowledge and skills to accomplish the goals of the organization. The Education Specialist achieves this goal through the roles of educator, performance consultant, and leader in collaboration with members of the Hospital, the Center, and the community.Hours:Monday-Friday, 08:00-4:30pm with occasional off-shift and weekend rotation to support educational needs of AMC.• Supports preceptors in developing orientation programs for new Staff.• Responsible for staff orientation and continued development.• Demonstrate principles of conflict resolution and promote consensus building.• Represents Case Management/Social Work at organizational committee meetings as directed• Serves as AMC Liaison with executive leadership interfacing with continuum of care providers and public agencies including: SNF Administrators, vendors, CHHAs, LDSS-APS/CPS, NYS-OMH, OPWDD, MHLS among other regulatory agencies• Interprets laws, policies, operational procedures and objectives. Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.• Assists in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring processes in relations to those standard• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in CMS, DOH, OMH, OPWDD laws and regulations pertaining to access, delivery, transition and financing across the continuum of care.• Expertise in entitlement eligibility, managed care, guardianship, immigration and naturalization laws.• Ensures efficient and effective service provision within regulatory and professional standards.Minimum Qualifications:• Master’s Degree (MS-Nursing strongly preferred).• Board Certification in relevant specialty- strongly preferred.• A Master’s Degree in Social Work with State licensure or Master’s degree in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Education with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, or a Master’s degree in an allied health field from an accredited institution required.•3 - 5 years of direct critical care experience preferred• Experience in the field of Clinical Social Work or Nursing with experience in Case Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning.• BLS Certification.• Demonstrated clinical competency in a nursing or allied health specialty. Previous experience in education program development and teaching preferred.• Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally.• Ability to read and analyze documents.• Ability to listen well, to engage in interactive dialogues with others, and facilitate communication among groups.• Effective organizational, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, computer skills, strong leadership and team building skills.The Education Specialist provides leadership and direction to support high performing staff through the development of educational activities that meet the needs of the nursing organization.Principal Position ResponsibilitiesThe Education Specialist is responsible for leading in the design and development of systems that support staff involvement in practice, research, education,and quality decisions; promoting a collaborative environment where nurses practice at the highest level of licensure. This position is responsible for participating in the design, development and implementation of orientation and continuing education programs for individuals and groups within the nursing organization. The educational outcomes of programming are evaluated and linked to the quality process and patient care outcomes.Ideal Candidate will have Pediatric nursing experience. Candidates without pediatric experience can still apply and may be consideredThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides clinical expertise, education, consultation, leadership, and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients, staff, and the organization. Promotes compliance with regulations by working with ECHN staff to develop practices that are relevant and compliant. Facilitates project teams as well as organizational department efforts to improve systems and process within ECHN. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must hold a BSN from an accredited University. Master#s Degree in Nursing Preferred # matriculation required after one year in position. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Basic certification in the area of specialty is preferred: Education/Critical Care Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five (5) years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice, nursing education, and/or nursing management in an acute care setting. COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Maintains clinical competency for the area of assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Provides educational leadership to direct care providers to enhance specialized patient care within the Intensive Care Units, Step Down Units. Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population. #Creates an environment of nursing excellence in which high quality care can be provided. Coordinates and implements orientation of nursing staff. Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orientee#s progress. Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concerns/problems. Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Plans and implements annual competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers. Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies. Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Uses a comprehensive approach, a high level of discriminative judgment, advanced knowledge, and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention. Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes, patient /family satisfaction, resource allocation, staff knowledge and skills, health care team collaboration, and organizational efficiency. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care, clinical procedures, or quality improvement plans. Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes, refine guidelines, improve clinical management, and further promote consistent adherence. Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources. Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives. Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population. Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses, graduate nursing students, other healthcare professionals and patients/ families. Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff. Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems. Interprets and applies research findings. Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery. Evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with nurses, nurse educators, physicians, and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding, synergism, and integrative solutions. Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice. Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures, administrative policies and educational materials for patients, staff, and others. Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system, in health care policy and delivery decisions, or in the administration of direct care programs. Acts as a knowledgeable, strong, risk taking nurse leader. Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and support. #SLECHN

Department/Unit:Perioperative PRNWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12Position will focus on education of current staff and orientation of new staff. The position includes auditing, and is part of the leadership team.Salary Range $71,547.00 - $118,053QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.EDUCATION:A Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Must hold current New York State Registered Nurse registration and certification or eligible for licensure in New York State. EXPERIENCE:Demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in specialty area.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrated effective leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions. Utilizes problem-solving and decision making skills. Coaches and mentors staff. Researches and develops specialty specific practice standards and communicates them to other staff in their area of specialty.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to identify problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information).The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job requires as an essential function that the majority of the time the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides clinical expertise, education, consultation, leadership, and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients, staff, and the organization. Promotes compliance with regulations by working with ECHN staff to develop practices that are relevant and compliant. Facilitates project teams as well as organizational department efforts to improve systems and process within ECHN. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must hold a BSN from an accredited University. Master#s Degree in Nursing Preferred # matriculation required after one year in position. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Basic certification in the area of specialty is preferred: Education/Critical Care Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five (5) years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice, nursing education, and/or nursing management in an acute care setting. COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Maintains clinical competency for the area of assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Provides educational leadership to direct care providers to enhance specialized patient care within the Intensive Care Units, Step Down Units. Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population. #Creates an environment of nursing excellence in which high quality care can be provided. Coordinates and implements orientation of nursing staff. Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orientee#s progress. Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concerns/problems. Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Plans and implements annual competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers. Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies. Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Uses a comprehensive approach, a high level of discriminative judgment, advanced knowledge, and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention. Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes, patient /family satisfaction, resource allocation, staff knowledge and skills, health care team collaboration, and organizational efficiency. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care, clinical procedures, or quality improvement plans. Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes, refine guidelines, improve clinical management, and further promote consistent adherence. Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources. Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives. Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population. Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses, graduate nursing students, other healthcare professionals and patients/ families. Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff. Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems. Interprets and applies research findings. Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery. Evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with nurses, nurse educators, physicians, and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding, synergism, and integrative solutions. Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice. Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures, administrative policies and educational materials for patients, staff, and others. Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system, in health care policy and delivery decisions, or in the administration of direct care programs. Acts as a knowledgeable, strong, risk taking nurse leader. Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and support. #SLECHN

$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides clinical expertise, education, consultation, leadership, and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients, staff, and the organization. Promotes compliance with regulations by working with ECHN staff to develop practices that are relevant and compliant. Facilitates project teams as well as organizational department efforts to improve systems and process within ECHN. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must hold a BSN from an accredited University. Master#s Degree in Nursing Preferred # matriculation required after one year in position. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Basic certification in the area of specialty is preferred: Education/Critical Care Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five (5) years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice, nursing education, and/or nursing management in an acute care setting. COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Maintains clinical competency for the area of assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Provides educational leadership to direct care providers to enhance specialized patient care within the Intensive Care Units, Step Down Units. Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population. #Creates an environment of nursing excellence in which high quality care can be provided. Coordinates and implements orientation of nursing staff. Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orientee#s progress. Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concerns/problems. Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Plans and implements annual competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers. Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies. Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Uses a comprehensive approach, a high level of discriminative judgment, advanced knowledge, and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention. Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes, patient /family satisfaction, resource allocation, staff knowledge and skills, health care team collaboration, and organizational efficiency. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care, clinical procedures, or quality improvement plans. Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes, refine guidelines, improve clinical management, and further promote consistent adherence. Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources. Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives. Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population. Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses, graduate nursing students, other healthcare professionals and patients/ families. Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff. Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems. Interprets and applies research findings. Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery. Evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with nurses, nurse educators, physicians, and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding, synergism, and integrative solutions. Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice. Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures, administrative policies and educational materials for patients, staff, and others. Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system, in health care policy and delivery decisions, or in the administration of direct care programs. Acts as a knowledgeable, strong, risk taking nurse leader. Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and support. #SLECHN

$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides clinical expertise, education, consultation, leadership and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients, staff and the organization. Promotes compliance with regulations by working with ECHN staff to develop practices that are relevant and compliant. Facilitates project teams as well as organizational department efforts to improve systems and process within ECHN. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must hold a BSN from an accredited University. Master#s Degree in Nursing Preferred # matriculation required after one year in position. Basic certification in area of specialty is preferred:# Education/Critical Care Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five (5) years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice, nursing education, and/or nursing management in an acute care setting.## COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Maintains clinical competency for area of assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Provides educational leadership to direct care providers to enhance specialized patient care within the Intensive Care Units, Step Down Units. Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population. #Creates an environment of nursing excellence in which high quality care can be provided. Coordinates and implements orientation of nursing staff.# Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orientee#s progress.# Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concerns/problems.# Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Plans and implements annual competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers. Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies. Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Uses a comprehensive approach, a high level of discriminative judgment, advanced knowledge, and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention. Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes, patient /family satisfaction, resource allocation, staff knowledge and skills, health care team collaboration, and organizational efficiency. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care, clinical procedures, or quality improvement plans.# Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes, refine guidelines, improve clinical management and further promote consistent adherence.# Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources. Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives. Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population. Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses, graduate nursing students, other healthcare professionals and patients/ families. Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff. Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems. Interprets and applies research findings. Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery. Evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with nurses, nurse educators, physicians, and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding, synergism, and integrative solutions. Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice. Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures, administrative policies and educational materials for patients, staff and others. Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system, in health care policy and delivery decisions, or in the administration of direct care programs. Acts as a knowledgeable, strong, risk taking nurse leader. Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and support. #HPECHN

Department/Unit:AMCOM - OBGYN - CMHWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$46,220.72 - $64,709.01Salary range: $27.00/hr. - $37.32/hr. LPN - Full TimeWomen's Health OfficeWork schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pmHudson, NYUnder the direction of the attending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice coordinator, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signsDocuments components of patient’s historyCommunicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staffParticipates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare providerPerforms diagnostic CLIA waived testingPerforms venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testingPrescription call-backs per scope of practicePreps patient’s chart for pertinent clinical informationMaintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stockedAdheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issuesQualifications:High School Diploma/G.E.D. - requiredLPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - requiredPrevious experience in a patient care setting - preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.Physical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyWorking ConditionsExtreme cold - RarelyExtreme heat - RarelyHumidity - RarelyWet - RarelyNoise - ConstantlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - RarelyAtmospheric Conditions - RarelyVibration - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Why join ECHN Paid Leave#days are based off budgeted hours, plus 3 floating holidays. 401K with a 2% match is offered to Registered Nurses that are part of the union. Annual BSN Bonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary rewards are also offered. Refer to our policies for more details.# Tuition Reimbursement Offered for those who want to continue their education- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all locations: MMH has an employee only garage or parking lot, and RGH has a parking lot. # POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse of Maternity Services reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.# Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient#centered care.# Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families.# Communicates, as appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.# Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.# Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Current licensure in the state of Connecticut. Must have certification in ACLS, and NRP upon hire or receive both certifications within a year after hire date and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. Must have Electric Fetal Monitoring Certification within a year after hire date. Labor and delivery experience preferred. COMPETENCIES: Able to communicate effectively in English # both verbally and in writing Possesses basic computer skills ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. # ######### Job-Specific Competency Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the maternal and newborn condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritual aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.## Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of patient care which includes Labor and Delivery; Postpartum, Well Newborn, Scrub; Circulator; and Level II Newborn in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring. Identifies FHR patterns and responds appropriately.# Maintains fetal monitoring competencies by attending two (2) strip reviews and/or one (1) fetal monitoring conference or workshop annually. Identifies early indications of inadequate newborn transition to extra-uterine life and responds appropriately while supporting the family unit.