Join our dedicated team in the Med / Surg ICU, where you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and high-quality care to our patients. This position is ideal for a skilled Clinical Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, critical care environment and is ready to make a difference.
Job Responsibilities :
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments and special tests while adhering to company policies and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions effectively.
- Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
- Exercise sound nursing judgment in managing patient care.
- Provide primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as directed.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop and execute comprehensive Plans of Care for all patients.
- Guide and mentor ancillary staff while maintaining the highest standards of professional nursing.
Minimum Qualifications :
Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.Current NYS Registered Nurse license is required.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained and maintained.A minimum of 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 tools, with the ability to apply these in improving departmental and patient care quality.We appreciate your interest in Albany Medical Center and look forward to welcoming talented individuals like you to our team!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Workforce members are expected to limit access to information based on necessity and adhere to Albany Med Center's policies on information protection.