Clinical Nurse IV: Critical Care Float Pool - Per Diem

RemoteWorker US; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 71,612 - 110,999; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Glenmont is seeking RNs for the Critical Care Float Pool. This role offers the chance to work in various critical care areas, including the Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU and the Medical ICU. Candidates should have a valid NYS RN license and experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork, alongside ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and administer medications.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving

Education

Nursing Degree (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate)

NYS Registered Nurse license

Tools

Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS)

Job description

Department/Unit:

Critical Care Float Pool

Work Shift:

SOP Float Pool Tier I (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$71,612.39 - $110,999.20 see amc rn job descr

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.




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:

• 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.
• 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 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.