Night Med-Surg RN: Compassionate Care & Diagnostics

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist unit on the night shift. The ideal candidate will implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and document care in compliance with regulations.

You will interpret tests, assess patient needs, and apply sound nursing judgment in care decisions. Minimum qualifications include an RN license in New York, a nursing degree (Diploma/AD/BSN), and certifications in BLS and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN).
• Must hold a current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments and tests, documents care as required by policy and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patients’ conditions.
• Assesses patient needs and responses to care.
• Uses nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers medications as ordered (OTC and prescription).
• Collaborates with the nursing team to plan patient care.
• Directs and guides ancillary staff and maintains nursing standards.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/AD/BSN)

NY RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist unit on the night shift. The ideal candidate will implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and document care in compliance with regulations.

You will interpret tests, assess patient needs, and apply sound nursing judgment in care decisions. Minimum qualifications include an RN license in New York, a nursing degree (Diploma/AD/BSN), and certifications in BLS and ACLS.