Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2

Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2 at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse II in the Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit is responsible for providing compassionate patient care, managing the needs of patients post-surgery, and collaborating with the nursing team to create effective care plans. The role involves assessing patient conditions, implementing physician orders, and administering medications while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. With qualifications including a Registered Nurse license and BLS / ACLS certification, the nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring safe transitions and recovery for patients in a specialized surgical unit.

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 :

• 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.
• 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, Patient Care, Surgery, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Nursing Responsibilities, Healthcare, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, BLS Certification