Clinical Nurse III : B3W : Elective Orthopedics

Clinical Nurse III : B3W : Elective Orthopedics at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse III in the Elective Orthopedics department provides comprehensive nursing care for post-surgical patients, particularly those undergoing elective orthopedic and Total Joint surgeries. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing patient care, collaborating with the nursing team to develop care plans, and assessing patient needs while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. This role requires strong clinical skills, efficient communication, and a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Department / Unit :

Elective Orthopedics - B3W

Work Shift :

Day (United States of America)

B3W Elective Orthopedics :

B3West is a 24-bed unit, private rooms in the post-surgical services. The primary population is elective orthopedic surgery & Total Joint surgery. The nursing staff cares for post-surgical patients as well as orthopedic trauma and general medical-surgical patients.

The Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local / state / federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications :

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to 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 of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Keywords :

clinical nurse, registered nurse, elective orthopedics, patient care, surgical nursing, total joint surgery, nursing team collaboration, IV therapy, patient assessment, healthcare