Clinical Nurse II: Float Pool

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Albany Med Health System in New York is seeking a clinical nurse for the Float Pool. The role requires applying physician orders, administering meds, starting IVs, and performing treatments while documenting care in accordance with policy and state/federal rules.

You will assess patient needs, interpret tests, collaborate on a Plan of Care with the nursing team, provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, and support quality improvement with strong communication and time

Formación

• Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate)
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license
• BLS and ACLS certifications maintained
• 1–3 years RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of quality concepts and improvement tools

Responsabilidades

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments and tests, and documents care per policy and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs and responses to care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers OTC and prescribed meds as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs ancillary personnel and maintains professional nursing standards.

Conocimientos

Communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Time management

Educación

Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

Department/Unit:

Float Pool

Work Shift:

Float Pool_5_Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $93,184.00

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 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.

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 improvement.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.