Clinical Nurse III : E8 : Rehab

Clinical Nurse III : E8 : Rehab at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse III in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is responsible for providing specialized care to patients recovering from chronic illnesses and injuries. This role involves creating care plans, administering medications, performing treatments, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care. A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required, along with a valid NYS Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification.

Department / Unit : Inpatient Rehab - E8

Work Shift :

Weekend_Day (United States of America)

Hourly Min= $36.73

Hourly Max= $60.93

The E8 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is looking for a weekend track day Registered Nurse.

As a rehabilitation nurse you will help our patients adjust to chronic illness or injury. This can be done by creating care plans, helping educate and assist other caregivers, coordinating care from other healthcare professionals like physical therapists, psychiatrists, speech therapists and occupational therapists.

Job Description

• 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

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, rehabilitation, patient care, medication administration, care plans, healthcare collaboration, registered nurse, acute inpatient, physical medicine, BLS certification