Night Shift RN II – Colorectal & Urology

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Colorectal Surgery & Urology unit (C2) on the Night shift. The 22-bed med-surg unit cares for surgical abdominal, urologic and general medical/surgical patients.

The RN will assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care with a focus on discharge. NYS RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC and 1–3 years ED experience are preferred; new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program (Diploma/Associate or Baccalaureate).
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department, preferably in a large academic, Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required by policy 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.
• 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 is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Colorectal Surgery & Urology unit (C2) on the Night shift. The 22-bed med-surg unit cares for surgical abdominal, urologic and general medical/surgical patients.

The RN will assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care with a focus on discharge. NYS RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC and 1–3 years ED experience are preferred; new graduates welcome.