Clinical Nurse I- D7 Pediatrics Night Shift 36hours/ week

Department / Unit : GeneralPediatrics-D7

GeneralPediatrics-D7

WorkShift :

Night (United States ofAmerica)

Job DescriptionSummary :

D7 : Pediatrics Hematology Oncology- 36hours / week Night Shift

The Clinical Nursecontributes to the creation of a compassionate and caringenvironment for patients, families and colleagues through displaysof kindness and active listening.

Recognizes and appreciates thateach employee's work is valuable and contributes to the success ofthe Mission.

Job Description

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs,performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documenttreatment as required by company policy and local / state / federalrules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluatesdiagnostic tests to identify and assess patients'conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for,and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursingjudgment in patient care management decisions.
• Providesprimary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupationalinjuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter andprescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates withthe nursing team to create a Plan of Care for allpatients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel andmaintain standards of professionalnursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which aDiploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree isconferred
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurselicense
• Obtains and maintains certification in BasicLife Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RNexperience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
• Excellentcommunication, 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.

SalaryRange : $33.00 -$33.99

Essential Duties &Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs,performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documenttreatment as required by company policy and local / state / federalrules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, andevaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients'conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needsfor, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies soundnursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational andnon-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administersover-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Carefor all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillarypersonnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program inwhich a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree isconferred.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurselicense.
• Obtains and maintains certification inBasic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience as a PCA or other nursingassistance preferred.
• Ability to improve jobperformance through continuing education.
• Possessesknowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solvingtools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in supportof departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank youfor your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equalopportunity employer.

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