Clinical Nurse III : PACU - Night Shift, 36 Hours / Week

Department / Unit : Post Anesthesia Care

Work Shift : Night (United States of America)

Salary Range : $88,192.00 - $136,697.60

Position Overview : We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse III to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team. In this role, you will play a critical part in providing high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort during their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities :

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and perform necessary treatments and procedures.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
• Carefully assess patient needs and responses to provided care.
• Utilize sound nursing judgment in making patient care management decisions.
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to develop and execute comprehensive patient care plans.
• Guide and direct ancillary personnel while upholding professional nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications :

Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center! We are an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. You will be expected to ensure that access to information is based on a need-to-know basis, using or disclosing only the minimum necessary information to perform your duties while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.