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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Albany Med Health System

Glens Falls, New York

Posted Sep 25

License
RN license

Do you qualify?

Certification
PALS
Certification
Stroke Certification
Also asks
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.
Also asks
Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Emergency Department or PACU.
Also asks
Required upon hire and annually if assigned to: Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Tower 6 Telemetry/Neuroscience Unit.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for New York staff rolesNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 1630 postings.

The workplace

Albany Med Health System
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to ask
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
  • Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
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Your fit

On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

Original listing

Posted on Albany Med Health System’s careers page.

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Compensation & 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. The Magnet® Distinction Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet® designated organization, placing us in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for nursing excellence. When you join our clinical team, you experience true shared governance, highly engaged leadership, and skilled peers working together in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere.

Career Growth & Support Clinical Ladder: Structured advancement paths that directly elevate and reward your professional growth. Tuition Reimbursement: Comprehensive continuing education funding to advance your degree or specialization. Dedicated Mentorship: Formalized guidance programs tailored to support your long-term career aspirations.

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 Make As 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.

What's around it?

In Glens Falls, NY

Glens Falls, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,077/mo
Household income
$67,788/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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