Neuro Progressive Care Nurse II | Day Shift

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Neuro Progressive Care unit. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, active listening, and contributing to a caring environment for patients, families and colleagues.

The nurse will implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and tests, interpret diagnostic results, and document care in compliance with policy and regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Administrates 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

Job description

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Neuro Progressive Care unit. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, active listening, and contributing to a caring environment for patients, families and colleagues.

The nurse will implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and tests, interpret diagnostic results, and document care in compliance with policy and regulations.