Clinical Nurse II: D4E: Hematology/Oncology – 36hrs/week, DAYS Position Available In Saratoga, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Hematology/Oncology – D4

E Work Shift:

Day(United States of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 – $74,229.26Job Description Summary 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 Registered Professional Nurse is responsiblefor the 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. Job Description EssentialDuties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Implementsphysician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performstreatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment asrequired by company policy and local/state/federal rules andregulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic teststo identify and assess patients’ conditions.
• Assesses andevaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care managementdecisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupationaland non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• 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.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains andmaintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Previousexperience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, andproblem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability toapply in support of departmental and patient care qualityimprovement.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role mayrequire access to information considered sensitive to AlbanyMedical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, includingbut not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and otherinformation regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

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