Clinical Nurse II, 36 hours/week, 7a-7:30p, holiday and weekend commitment required. Position Available In Montgomery, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Labor & Delivery – D6

E Work Shift:

Day (UnitedStates of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 – $74,229.26 Theclinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate andcaring environment for patients, families and colleagues throughdisplays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes andappreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributesto the success of the Mission. Implements physician orders,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.

Qualifications:

Graduate of a professional academic nursing programin which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree isconferred Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license Obtainsand 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. Thank you for your interest inAlbany Medical Center!? Albany Medical is an equal opportunityemployer. This role may require access to information consideredsensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, andpartners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected HealthInformation and other information regulated by Federal and New YorkState statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is theminimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use ordisclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of informationneeded to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts,consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall bemade to ensure that information is adequately protected fromunauthorized access and modification.