Clinical Nurse II Ortho/Spine M2 Position Available In Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Orthopedics & Spine Unit-M2

Work Shift:

Night(United States of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 – $74,229.26

Hourly Range:

$34.65 – $35.69 The clinical Nurse contributes to thecreation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients,families and colleagues through displays of kindness and activelistening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work isvaluable and contributes to the success of the Mission

• Implementsphysician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performstreatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment asrequired by company policy and local/state/federal rules andregulations.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, andresponses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment inpatient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergencycare for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications asordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan ofCare for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel andmaintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum QualificationsGraduate of a professional academic nursing program in which aDiploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree NYS RegisteredNurse license Obtains and maintains certification in Basic LifeSupport (BLS) Excellent communication, prioritization,organizational and time-management skills 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.