Clinical Nurse I – Float Pool Day Shift Position Available In Rensselaer, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Float Pool Work Shift:

Day (United States ofAmerica)

Salary Range:

$68,640.00 – $70,699.20 The Clinical Nurseassesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages theneeds of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with afocus on progress toward discharge, including during transitionswithin the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible forthe delivery and coordination of patient care provided by thecaregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patientcare is uniformly provided to customers including referringfacilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient,ambulatory, and community settings. Diversify your nursingportfolio by excelling in many different nursing specialties. Wehave 22 different medical and surgical units to experience patientcare for a diverse population. Units and skills covered include,but are not limited to step down care, drips, cardiac monitoring,neurosciences, chemotherapy, acute rehab, codes including stroke,and rapid response. Our Float Pool Tier Configuration also comeswith generous shift differentials. Essential Duties ℜsponsibilities include 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. 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 Nurselicense. Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support(BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Previous experienceas a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred. Ability to improvejob performance through continuing education. Possesses knowledgeof quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools andtechniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support ofdepartmental and patient care quality improvement. Thank you foryour interest 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.