Clinical Nurse II: Med/Surg Float Pool

Vnaalbany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 83,200 - 93,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Programs for emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Albany, New York, is seeking a Float Pool Nurse to support various departments. The role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, and evaluating patient needs. Candidates should possess a current NYS RN license, and have at least 1-3 years of clinical RN experience, including 1 year in Telemetry or ICU. Competitive salary range from $83,200 to $93,184 annually, alongside excellent health care benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• 1-3 years of clinical RN experience required.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for care.
• Collaborates to create a Plan of Care for patients.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

Telemetry or ICU experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Patient care management

Education

Graduate of a professional nursing program

Job description

Department/Unit:Float PoolWork Shift:Float Pool\_12\_Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$83,200.00 - $93,184.00The Med Surg Float Pool Nurse floats to the medicine, post-surgical, and emergency departments**Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:*** 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)* Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required* Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required* Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.* 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.The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Hourly Range: $36.73 - $60.93Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. , along with , , , and the , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.