Clinical Nurse I- C6: Post-Surgical Short Stay

RemoteWorker US; South Cairo (NY); On-site; USD 68,640 - 70,699; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in South Cairo, NY, is seeking a Clinical Nurse to create a compassionate environment for patients while performing essential nursing duties. The ideal candidate will possess a valid NYS Registered Nurse license and have 1-3 years of clinical experience. This role involves implementing treatments, evaluating patient conditions, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure quality care. Competitive salary range of $68,640.00 - $70,699.20 offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritization skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Job description

Department/Unit:

Short Stay Surgical

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$68,640.00 - $70,699.20

Clinical Nurse Job Description Summary

The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the 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.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information, and other data 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” basis and is the minimum necessary to perform duties.
• Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount needed to accomplish the purpose.
• Reasonable efforts shall be made to protect information from unauthorized access and modification, in accordance with Albany Med Center policies.