Clinical Nurse II: E4: General Med/ Surg

RemoteWorker US; Ballston Lake (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Ballston Lake, NY is seeking a compassionate clinical nurse to join their Medical/Surgical department. The role involves administering medications, performing assessments, and collaborating with the nursing team to develop patient care plans. Ideal candidates must be licensed RNs with strong judgement and a commitment to patient wellbeing, adhering to HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with experience in a medical/surgical environment.
• Ability to collaborate with the nursing team and administer care independently.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and administer medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Assess patient needs and responses to care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Medication administration

IV start

Diagnostic interpretation

Care assessment

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

Department/Unit: Medical/Surgical Hospitalist - E4

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $72,072.00 - $74,229.26

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.

Responsibilities

• Hourly Min= $34.65
• Hourly Max= $35.69
• 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

Additional Information

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.