Job Description

Job Description

Department/Unit:

General Surgery/Trauma-B3

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$76,396.32 - $126,730.61

Job Description Summary
The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

Job Description
•\tImplements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
•\tOrders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
•\tAssesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
•\tApplies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
•\tProvides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
•\tAdministers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
•\tCollaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
•\tDirects and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications
•\tGraduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
•\tMust hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
•\tObtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
•\tMinimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
•\tExcellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
•\tPossesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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