Department / Unit : Float Pool
Work Shift : Day
Salary Range : $83,200.00 - $93,184.00
The Clinical Nurse plays an essential role in fostering a compassionate environment for patients, families, and colleagues. By exemplifying kindness and active listening, you contribute to our mission of providing outstanding care.
Key Responsibilities :
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, initiate IVs, and perform necessary treatments while adhering to company policies and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess and identify patient conditions effectively.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care provided.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in managing patient care decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administer medications as prescribed, including over-the-counter and prescription options.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care for all patients.
- Guide ancillary personnel while upholding professional nursing standards.
Minimum Qualifications :
Graduation from an accredited nursing program, holding a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.Current NYS Registered Nurse license.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Medical-Surgical or Progressive Care settings.Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.Understanding of quality concepts and ability to apply improvement tools in support of patient care quality initiatives.Thank you for your interest in joining Albany Medical Center! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
This position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. All staff are expected to limit access to the minimum necessary information to fulfill their job duties and protect confidential information from unauthorized access.