Clinical Nurse II : D4E : Hematology / Oncology - 36hrs / week, NIGHTS

Clinical Nurse II : D4E : Hematology / Oncology - 36hrs / week, NIGHTS at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse II in Hematology / Oncology is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care, focusing on the needs and progress of patients throughout their treatment episodes. This role involves administering medications, performing diagnostic assessments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to create and implement care plans. The nurse also ensures compliance with healthcare regulations while upholding standards of professional nursing practice and providing compassionate care to patients and their families.

Troy, NY, United States

Department / Unit :

Hematology / Oncology - D4E

Work Shift :

Night (United States of America)

The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S / he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Hourly Range : $34.65 - $35.69

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local / state / federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications :

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that :

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Keywords :

Clinical Nurse, Hematology, Oncology, Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Healthcare, Medical Procedures, Patient Assessment, IV Administration, Nights Shift