Nightshift Emergency Department RN – Advanced Care & Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Albany, NY. The role is a night shift with responsibilities focused on coordinating and providing comprehensive patient care throughout the episode of care, with emphasis on safe transitions and discharge planning.

The RN will administer medications, interpret tests, assess patient needs, and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement Plans of Care in a fast-paced Level I environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate)
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license
• Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC certifications
• 1–3 years of emergency department nursing experience
• Ability to pursue ongoing education for job improvement
• Knowledge of quality concepts and patient care quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, and documents treatments per policy and regulations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
• Assesses patient needs and responses to care provided.
• Applies clinical nursing judgment in patient care decisions.
• Delivers primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
• Administers medications as ordered (OTC and prescription).
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care.
• Directs ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Emergency nursing

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/AD/BSN)

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Albany, NY. The role is a night shift with responsibilities focused on coordinating and providing comprehensive patient care throughout the episode of care, with emphasis on safe transitions and discharge planning.

The RN will administer medications, interpret tests, assess patient needs, and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement Plans of Care in a fast-paced Level I environment.