Join our dynamic and highly skilled nursing team in the Critical Care Float Pool, where you will have the opportunity to work in all Critical Care areas at the Region's only Level I trauma center. We are looking for compassionate professionals who are dedicated to creating a caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
The Clinical Nurse will :
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, documenting as required by company policy and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients’ conditions.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
- Administer medications as ordered, both over-the-counter and prescription.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create individualized Plans of Care for all patients.
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
Qualifications :
Graduate of a professional academic nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.Current NYS Registered Nurse license.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques.We appreciate your interest in Albany Medical Center! This position may involve access to sensitive information, and employees are expected to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols.