Department / Unit : PediatricICU-E7
PediatricICU-E7
WorkShift :
Night (United States ofAmerica)
Hourly Range : $33.00- $33.99
Clinical Nurse- 36 hr / wkNights
Pediatrics Intensive Care
Albany,NY
The Clinical Nurse contributes to thecreation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients,families and colleagues through displays of kindness and activelistening.
Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work isvaluable and contributes to the success of theMission.
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 ofa professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma,Associate Degree 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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