Clinical Nurse III - Cath Lab - 36 hrs / week Evening Shift

Clinical Nurse III - Cath Lab - 36 hrs / week Evening Shift at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse III in the Cath Lab performs complex cardiac procedures and provides care for adult and pediatric patients under medical supervision. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to create personalized Plans of Care. A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required, along with certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Department / Unit :

Adult Cardiac Cath Lab

Work Shift :

Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range :

$76,396.32 - $126,730.61

Cath and EP Lab is equipped with high tech ultrasound and state-of-the-art Imaging and Anesthesia equipment where complex structural heart cases are performed. The labs also perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of our Medical Director. The staff consists of a blend of personnel including RPN, Medical Imaging Technicians, Certified Vascular Technicians, and Patient Care Associates.

Hourly Range : $36.73 - $60.93

Pre / Post nurses require or will develop the following skill sets :

Implement physician orders, administer medications, starts IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local / state / federal rules and regulations.

Pre / Post nurses will also order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions, assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. They will apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions, collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients, and direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

• 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 :

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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, Cath Lab, Patient Care, Medical Procedures, Cardiac Care, Nursing, Healthcare, IV Therapy, BLS, ACLS