Clinical Nurse II : C2 : Colorectal Surgery & Urology - 36hrs / week, DAYS

Clinical Nurse II : C2 : Colorectal Surgery & Urology - 36hrs / week, DAYS at Albany Medical Center summary :

As a Clinical Nurse II in the Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit, I provide comprehensive patient care in a post-surgical setting for individuals recovering from colorectal and urologic surgeries. My role involves assessing patient needs, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care. With a focus on patient progress towards discharge, I utilize sound nursing judgment and adhere to professional standards to guide nursing practices.

Department / Unit :

Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2

Work Shift :

Day (United States of America)

• Salary Range : $34.65 - $35.69

Colorectal Surgery & Urology :

The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery.

Procedures performed on unit :

Assist with chest tube insertion, central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter, indwelling catheters.

The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The nurse assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to :

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 :

Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Colorectal Surgery, Urology, Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Surgical Recovery, Healthcare Team, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment