Clinical Nurse I : Progressive Critical Care Unit - 36 hrs / week, Nights

Clinical Nurse I : Progressive Critical Care Unit - 36 hrs / week, Nights at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse I in the Progressive Critical Care Unit is responsible for providing high-quality care to medically delicate patients, implementing physician orders, and collaborating with the nursing team to create effective care plans. The role requires a current NYS Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, along with a minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care. This dynamic position emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and a commitment to professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Department / Unit : Med / Surg ICU - D3N

Work Shift :

Night (United States of America)

Come join the Progressive Critical Care team of D3N at AMC!

High acuity, mixed medical and surgical population, excellent growth opportunity! I hybrid ICU and Progressive Care Unit caring for the most medically delicate patients in our system.

An inclusive space for learning and professional development, come be part of a dynamic, supportive, fast paced team!

Hourly rate : $33 - $33.99

• 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.

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

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, Critical Care, Progressive Care Unit, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Health Assessment, Nursing Professional Development, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification