Clinical Nurse II: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 36 hrs/week, Days Position Available In Montgomery, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Colorectal Surgery & Urology – C2

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 -$74,229.26 The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patientsthat have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. On this unit,the Registered Professional Nurse will assist with chest tubeinsertion, central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter,indwelling catheters. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses,coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs ofassigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus onprogress toward discharge, including during transitions within theacute care stay. The nurse assures that competent, compassionatepatient care is uniformly provided to customers including referringfacilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient,ambulatory, and community settings. Essential Duties andResponsibilities including but not limited to: 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. Administersover-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.

Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for allpatients. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintainstandards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications :

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

BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC

Ability to improve jobperformance through continuing education Thank you for yourinterest in Albany Medical Center!? Albany Medical is an equalopportunity employer. This role may require access to informationconsidered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients,affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAAProtected Health Information and other information regulated byFederal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expectedto 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 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.