Department / Unit :
GeneralSurgery / Trauma-B3
WorkShift :
Night (United States ofAmerica)
Job DescriptionSummary
The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation ofa compassionate and caring environment for patients, families andcolleagues through displays of kindness and active listening.
Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work is valuableand contributes to the success of theMission.
JobDescription
- Implementsphysician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performstreatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment asrequired by company policy and local / state / federal rules andregulations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluatesdiagnostic tests to identify and assess patients'conditions.
- Assesses and evaluates patientneeds for, and responses to, carerendered.
- Applies sound nursing judgment inpatient care management decisions.
- Providesprimary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupationalinjuries and illnesses.
- Administersover-the-counter and prescription medications asordered.
- Collaborates with the nursing team tocreate a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Directsand guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards ofprofessionalnursing.
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Albany Medical is an equalopportunity employer.
Thisrole may require access to information considered sensitive toAlbany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners,including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information andother information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.
Workforce members are expected to ensurethat :
Access to information is based on a "needto know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assignedduties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount ofinformation needed to accomplish an intended purpose.
Reasonableefforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards,shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protectedfrom unauthorized access andmodification.