Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2 – 36hrs/week, DAYS Position Available In [Unknown county], Connecticut

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Colorectal Surgery & Urology – C2

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 -$74,229.26 The Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of acompassionate and caring environment for patients, families andcolleagues through displays of kindness and active listening.

Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuableand contributes to the success of the Mission. Implements physicianorders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments,procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required bycompany policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify andassess patients’ conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needsfor, and responses to, care rendered. Applies sound nursingjudgment in patient care management decisions. Provides primary andemergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries andillnesses. Administers over-the-counter and prescriptionmedications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team tocreate a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guidesancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which aDiploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred Musthold current NYS Registered Nurse license Obtains and maintainscertification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac LifeSupport (ACLS) Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RNexperience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care Excellent communication,prioritization, organizational and time-management skills Possessesknowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solvingtools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in supportof departmental and patient care quality improvement. Implementsphysician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performstreatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment asrequired by company policy and local/state/federal rules andregulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests toidentify and assess patients’ conditions. Assesses and evaluatespatient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Applies soundnursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Providesprimary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupationalinjuries and illnesses. Administers over-the-counter andprescription medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursingteam to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guidesancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!? AlbanyMedical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may requireaccess to information considered sensitive to Albany MedicalCenter, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but notlimited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other informationregulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce membersare expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a”need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly performassigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimumamount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.

Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies andstandards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequatelyprotected from unauthorized access and modification.