Clinical Nurse II General Surgery Trauma B3 Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

General Surgery/Trauma-B3

Work Shift:

Weekend_Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 -$74,229.26 Job Description Summary The clinical Nurse contributesto the creation of a compassionate and caring environment forpatients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness andactive listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’swork is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. JobDescription

• Implements physician orders, administers medications,starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, anddocument treatment as required by company policy andlocal/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets,and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, andresponses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment inpatient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergencycare for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications asordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan ofCare for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel andmaintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications
• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which aDiploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
• Obtains andmaintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and AdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previousclinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
• Excellentcommunication, prioritization, organizational and time-managementskills
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, andproblem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability toapply in support of departmental and patient care qualityimprovement.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role mayrequire access to information considered sensitive to AlbanyMedical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, includingbut not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and otherinformation regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access toinformation is based on a “need to know” and is the minimumnecessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosureshall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed toaccomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent withAlbany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensurethat information is adequately protected from unauthorized accessand modification.