Clinical Nurse II- Colorectal Surgery & Urology

Albany Medical Center
Altamont, NY, United States
$34,65-$35,69 an hour
Full-time

Department / Unit : Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2

Work Shift : Night

Salary Range : $34.65 - $35.69

Colorectal Surgery & Urology :

The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery.

Procedures performed on unit :

  • Assist with chest tube insertion
  • Central lines
  • Wound vac changes
  • NG, Cortrak, catheter
  • Indwelling catheters

The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay.

The nurse assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to :

  • 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.
  • 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 Registered Nurse license
  • Obtains and maintains certification in BLS / ACLS / PALS / TNCC
  • Ability to improve job performance through continuing education

Thank you for your interest!

This role may require access to information considered sensitive. 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.

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