Clinical Nurse III: PACU - 40hrs/week,Evenings

Department / Unit : PostAnesthesia Care

PostAnesthesia Care

WorkShift :

Evening (United States ofAmerica)

The Clinical Nurseassesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages theneeds of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with afocus on progress toward discharge, including during transitionswithin the acute care stay.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible forthe delivery and coordination of patient care provided by thecaregiving team. S / he assures that competent, compassionate patientcare is uniformly provided to customers including referringfacilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient,ambulatory, and community settings.

HourlyRange : $36.73 -$60.93

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.

MinimumQualifications

• Graduate of aprofessional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, AssociateDegree or Baccalaureate Degree isconferred
• Must hold current NYS RegisteredNurse 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 ProgressiveCare
• Excellent communication, prioritization,organizational and time-managementskills
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts,principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques anddemonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental andpatient care qualityimprovement.

Thankyou for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equalopportunity employer.

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Workforce members are expected to ensurethat :

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