Clinical Nurse II : C8 : Post-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Clinical Nurse II : C8 : Post-Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse II in the Post-Cardiothoracic Surgery department provides comprehensive nursing care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. This role involves assessing patient needs, collaborating with the healthcare team to formulate a Plan of Care, and ensuring adherence to professional nursing standards. Additionally, the nurse directs ancillary personnel while maintaining high-quality patient care management in a night shift setting.

Department / Unit :

Post Cardiothoracic Surgery - C8

Work Shift :

Night (United States of America)

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.
• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

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, Post-Cardiothoracic Surgery, Registered Nurse, patient care, nursing judgment, medication administration, IV therapy, BLS certification, healthcare collaboration, emergency care