Department / Unit : Post Anesthesia Care
Work Shift : Evening
Salary Range : $88,192.00 - $136,697.60
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in fostering a compassionate and nurturing environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening. Your contributions are essential to our mission and the success of our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders and administer medications while starting IVs, performing treatments, and documenting care as per policy and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Continuously assess and evaluate patient needs and their responses to care rendered.
- Utilize sound nursing judgment in making critical care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
- Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications according to physician directives.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop comprehensive Plans of Care for all patients.
- Guide and direct ancillary staff while ensuring professional nursing standards are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program, holding a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree.Current Registered Nurse license in New York State.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.A minimum of 1-3 years of nursing experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques, with the ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center! We are an equal opportunity employer.
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