Clinical Nurse II: Critical Care Float Pool 36 hours/week, Nights
About The Position
Join the dynamic team in the Albany Medical Center Critical Care Float Pool today! This role offers an opportunity to gain and practice critical care skills in various units including Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Cardiovascular ICU, and a progressive critical care unit. RNs in this pool also have the chance to develop additional competencies in Emergency Department care and neuro-progressive care areas. You will work in all Critical Care areas at the Region’s only Level I trauma center. The Clinical Nurse contributes to a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening, recognizing that each employee's work is valuable and contributes to the organization's mission.
Requirements
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
- Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Progressive Care or ICU.
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
- 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 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.
- Administers 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 maintains standards of professional nursing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
