Clinical Nurse IV

RemoteWorker US; Melrose (NY); On-site; USD 80,216 - 133,072; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Melrose, New York, is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care department. The ideal candidate will have a valid NYS RN license and 1-3 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include administering treatments, collaborating with the nursing team, and maintaining patient care standards. Evening shifts available, competitive salary ranging from $80,216.14 to $133,072.49.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree).
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Assesses patient needs for care rendered.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Professional academic nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range: $80,216.14 - $133,072.49

Clinical Nurse Job Description Summary

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.

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