Trauma General Surgery RN – Day Shift Lead Clinician

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a Registered Nurse for the General Surgery/Trauma unit on the Day shift in the United States. The role requires a NYS RN license and a track record in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.

You will implement orders, administer medications, start IVs, and coordinate care with the team to support patient outcomes. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and high-quality nursing care, with opportunities to contribute to care plans and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma, ADN or BSN).
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1–3 years RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs and documents treatments.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses patient needs and responses to care rendered.
• Applies nursing judgment in patient care decisions.
• Providess primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
• Administers OTC and prescribed medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with nursing team to Plan of Care for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Job description

Albany Med Health System seeks a Registered Nurse for the General Surgery/Trauma unit on the Day shift in the United States. The role requires a NYS RN license and a track record in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.

You will implement orders, administer medications, start IVs, and coordinate care with the team to support patient outcomes. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and high-quality nursing care, with opportunities to contribute to care plans and quality improvement initiatives