Registered Nurse - Emergency/Urgent Care

About Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Hospital is committed to high-quality, compassionate care and serves the health and well-being of the community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we emphasize teamwork, trust, and comprehensive benefits.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within five years of date of hire will be considered
• 3 years of experience required

Why Saratoga Hospital

• Caring, community-focused culture
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs with its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

What You’ll Do

• Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills, analyzes relevant data, and documents in a complete, timely, and concise manner.
• Communication: Communicates accurately, considerately, and timely with patients, colleagues, providers, and management. Uses SBAR for reports and applies patient-specific communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multiple sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately.
• Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Advocates for patients/families, including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.
• Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients' condition, assignment, and expectations.
• Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with the role, scope of practice, and abilities of the recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multidisciplinary team. Manages conflict in a capable, effective manner.
• Teaching: Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assesses for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults a multidisciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors.

Our Commitment

• We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
• If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.