Clinical Nurse IV: Critical Care Float Pool - 36hrs/week, Days

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse IV in the Critical Care Float Pool. This role offers the unique opportunity to gain and practice critical care skills across various units, including the Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU and Medical ICU. As a vital part of the only Level I trauma center in the region, you will contribute to a compassionate environment while implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with a skilled nursing team. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to enhance your nursing competencies, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and performs treatments as per physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs and collaborates on care plans.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Clinical Nurse IV: Critical Care Float Pool - 36hrs/week, Days

Apply at: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Time Type: Part time

Posted on: 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: 42922

Department/Unit: Critical Care Float Pool

Work Shift: Float Pool_8_Day (United States of America)

Join the dynamic team in the Albany Medical Center Critical Care Float Pool today! An opportunity to gain and practice critical care skills in the following areas: Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Cardiovascular ICU, and our intermediate care ICU- the MSICU.

Hourly Range: $38.57 - $63.98

RNs in the Critical Care Float pool also have the opportunity to gain additional competencies in Emergency Department care and neuro-progressive care areas.

You will have the opportunity to work in all the Critical Care areas at the Region’s only Level I trauma center. Consider joining this dynamic, highly skilled Nursing team today.

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:

1. 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.
2. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
3. Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
4. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
5. Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
6. Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
7. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
8. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
2. Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
3. Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
4. Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
5. Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
6. 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 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.