Department / Unit : Med / Surg ICU - D3N
Work Shift : Night (United States of America)
Salary Range : $83,200.00 - $93,184.00
The Clinical Nurse plays a key role in fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, promoting kindness and active listening among colleagues. Every employee's contribution is vital to achieving our Mission.
Job Responsibilities :
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and procedures, and document care in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to delivered care.
- Utilize sound nursing judgment in making patient care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care for all patients.
- Guide ancillary personnel and uphold professional nursing standards.
Minimum Qualifications :
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is necessary.1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care is preferred.Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills are essential.Familiarity with quality concepts and problem-solving techniques is required, along with the ability to apply these in support of quality improvement initiatives in patient care.Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment.
This position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Employees must ensure that : Access is based on a need-to-know basis and is limited to the minimum necessary to perform job responsibilities. Efforts will be made to protect this information from unauthorized access and modification.