Clinical Nurse II, Day position / 36hrs / week, full time, 36 hrs / week, Weekend and holiday commitment

Clinical Nurse II, Day position / 36hrs / week, full time, 36 hrs / week, Weekend and holiday commitment at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse II is responsible for providing compassionate and comprehensive care in the Labor & Delivery department, focusing on patient assessment, treatment implementation, and medication administration. This role requires collaboration with a nursing team to develop patient care plans and involves guiding ancillary personnel while maintaining high professional standards. A valid New York State Registered Nurse license and experience in clinical settings are prerequisites for this position.

Department / Unit :

Labor & Delivery - D6E

Work Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range :

$72,072.00 - $74,229.26

The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

Hourly Range : $36.73 - $60.93

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

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

Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license

Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care

Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills

Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

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, Labor and Delivery, Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Nursing Management, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Compassionate Care