Clinical Nurse III- E8 : Rehab

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

The Clinical Nurse III in the Inpatient Rehab unit is responsible for delivering comprehensive care to patients adjusting to chronic illness or injury. This role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, and creating individualized care plans for patients. Candidates must possess a valid NYS RN license and have prior clinical experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Department / Unit : Inpatient Rehab - E8

Work Shift :

Weekend_Night (United States of America)

Salary Range : $36.73 - $60.9

The E8 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is looking for a weekend track night 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 :

rehabilitation nursing, patient care, chronic illness, Registered Nurse, IV administration, medication management, care coordination, healthcare professionals, patient assessment, nursing interventions