Clinical Nurse II- B3W: ElectiveOrthopedics

Department / Unit :

Elective Orthopedics- B3W

WorkShift :

Night (United States ofAmerica)

Salary Range : $34.65 - $35.69

B3W Elective Orthopedics :

B3West is a 24-bed unit, privaterooms in the post-surgical services. The primary population iselective orthopedic surgery & Total Joint surgery.

The nursingstaff cares for post-surgical patients as well as orthopedic traumaand general medical-surgical patients.

TheClinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate andcaring environment for patients, families, and colleagues throughdisplays of kindness and active listening.

Recognizes andappreciates that each employee's work is valuable and contributesto the success of the Mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Implements physician orders, administersmedications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures andspecial tests, and document treatment as required by company policyand local / state / federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify andassess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluatespatient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care managementdecisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care foroccupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medicationsas ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team tocreate a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs andguides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professionalnursing.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of a professional academicnursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree orBaccalaureate Degree is conferred
• Must hold currentNYS Registered Nurse license
• Obtains and maintainscertification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac LifeSupport (ACLS)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previousclinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational andtime-management skills
• Possesses knowledge ofquality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools andtechniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support ofdepartmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank youfor your interest in Albany Medical Center!

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.