Clinical Nurse II: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 40 hrs/week, Nights Position Available In Saratoga, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Colorectal Surgery & Urology – C2

Work Shift:

Night (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. The nursingstaff will work closely with the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursesfor ostomy and wound care needs. RNs will also care forpost-operative patients with TPN, NG tubes, and central lines. Onthis unit, the Registered Professional Nurse will assist with chesttube insertion, central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak,catheter, indwelling catheters. The Registered Professional 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 Registered Professional Nurse isresponsible for the delivery and coordination of patient careprovided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent,compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customersincluding referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in theinpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. 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 Nurse licenseObtains and maintains certification in

BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC

Minimumof 1-3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in anEmergency Department, preferably in a large academic, Level 1Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center Ability to improvejob performance through continuing education Possesses knowledge ofquality 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.