Clinical Nurse III: Med/Surg Float Pool – Weekends Only, DAYS Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Float Pool Work Shift:

Float Pool_8_Weekend_Day(United States of America)

Salary Range:

$76,396.32 – $126,730.61The Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionateand caring environment for patients, families and colleaguesthrough displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes andappreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributesto the success of the Mission. Job Description 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.

Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a professional academic nursingprogram in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or BaccalaureateDegree is conferred Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse licenseObtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Minimum of 1-3 years ofprevious clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive CareExcellent communication, prioritization, organizational andtime-management skills Possesses knowledge of quality concepts,principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques anddemonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental andpatient care quality improvement. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Thankyou for your interest in Albany Medical Center!? Albany Medical isan equal opportunity employer. This role may require access toinformation considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, itspatients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited toHIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulatedby Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members areexpected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “needto know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assignedduties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount ofinformation needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonableefforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards,shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protectedfrom unauthorized access and modification.