Clinical Nurse III - Ambulatory Surgery full time evening shift

Clinical Nurse III - Ambulatory Surgery full time evening shift at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse III in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit provides essential preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing ambulatory procedures. This full-time evening role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold a current NYS Registered Nurse license and possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Department / Unit : Ambulatory Surgery

Work Shift :

Evening (United States of America)

ONE HOLIDAY PER YEAR AND VERY FEW WEEKENDS

1 YEAR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Our Preop and Ambulatory Surgery Unit is looking for a full-time evening Registered Nurse. We provide care for patients in preop area and recovery after ambulatory procedures utilizing valued teamwork approach.

Hourly Range : $36.73 - $60.93

• 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.
• Participates in patient / family teaching based on the developmental age of patient and type of procedure.
• 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 :

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Patient Care, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Clinical Nurse, IV administration, BLS certification