Clinical Nurse II - General Surgery Trauma B3

Albany Medical Center
Ballston Spa, NY, United States
Full-time

Department / Unit : General Surgery / Trauma-B3

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Nurse II for General Surgery / Trauma B3 contributes to creating a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening.

They recognize and appreciate the value of each employee's work in contributing to the organization's success.

Job Description :

  • Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local / state / federal regulations.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
  • Assess and evaluate patient needs for care and responses to care rendered, applying sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
  • Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
  • Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered and collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
  • Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain professional nursing standards.

Salary Range : $34.65 - $35.60

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Graduate of a professional academic nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
  • Must hold a current NYS Registered Nurse license and obtain and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and demonstrates the ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank you for your interest in our organization!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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