Clinical Nurse II South Clinical Campus - ShortStay

Department / Unit : SCCEcmu

SCCEcmu

WorkShift :

Evening (United States ofAmerica)

ClinicalNurse

This will be Monday-Friday position, no holidays orweekends.

New graduate nurses are encouraged toapply.

Job Description Summary

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.

JobDescription

• 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 and assesspatients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patientneeds for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Appliessound nursing judgment in patient care managementdecisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care foroccupational and non-occupational injuries andillnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescriptionmedications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursingteam to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directsand guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards ofprofessional nursing.

MinimumQualifications

• Graduate of a professional academicnursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree orBaccalaureate Degree is conferred
• Must hold current NYSRegistered Nurse license
• Obtains and maintainscertification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac LifeSupport (ACLS). PALS preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years ofprevious clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or ProgressiveCare
• Excellent communication, prioritization,organizational and time-management skills
• Possessesknowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solvingtools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in supportof departmental and patient care qualityimprovement.

ClinicalNurse

This will be Monday-Friday position, no holidaysor weekends.

New graduate nurses are encouraged toapply.

Salary : Clinical NurseII Min $34.65 - Max $35.69

JobDescription Summary

The clinical Nurse contributes tothe creation of a compassionate and caring environment forpatients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness andactive listening.

Recognizes and appreciates that each employee'swork is valuable and contributes to the success of theMission.

Job Description

• 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 patient needs for, and responses to,care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment inpatient care management decisions.
• Provides primaryand emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuriesand illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter andprescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates withthe nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintainstandards of professional nursing.

MinimumQualifications

• 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). PALS preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 yearsof previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or ProgressiveCare
• Excellent communication, prioritization,organizational and time-management skills
• Possessesknowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solvingtools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in supportof departmental and patient care qualityimprovement.

Thankyou for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equalopportunity employer.

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