Registered Nurse - General Surgery/Trauma

Albany Medical Center
Rensselaer, NY, United States
Full-time

Department / Unit : General Surgery / Trauma

Work Shift : Day

Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients and their families, while also collaborating with colleagues to ensure the success of the organization's mission.

Job Description

  • Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures, and special tests, and documents 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.
  • 5 days ago
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