Clinical Nurse II: Peds ED -36hrs/week, NIGHTS Position Available In Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Pediatric Emergency Department Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$72,072.00 -$74,229.26 The Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of acompassionate and caring environment for patients, families andcolleagues through displays of kindness and active listening.

Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuableand contributes to the success of the Mission. 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.

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which aDiploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred Musthold current NYS Registered Nurse license 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.