Clinical Nurse II: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 36 hrs/week, Days Position Available In Schoharie, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

Colorectal Surgery & Urology – C2

Work Shift:

Day (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.

Colorectal Surgery &Urology:

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.

Procedures performed on unit : Assist with chest tube insertion,central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter, indwellingcatheters. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates,plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assignedpatients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progresstoward discharge, including during transitions within the acutecare stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for thedelivery 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. 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 primaryand emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuriesand illnesses.
• 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 academicnursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree orBaccalaureate Degree is conferred
• Must hold current NYSRegistered Nurse license
• Obtains and maintains certification in

BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC

• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinicalnursing experience in an Emergency Department, preferably in alarge academic, Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive StrokeCenter
• Ability to improve job performance through continuingeducation
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles,and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates abilityto apply in support of departmental and patient care qualityimprovement Please note this position is for three 12 hour shiftsper, 7am to 7:30pm, for a total of 36 hours per week.

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.