Clinical Nurse II: Medical ICU - 36 hours/week, NIGHTS
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II in the Medical ICU contributes to a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues. This role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing treatments and procedures, and documenting care. The nurse will order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, assess patient needs and responses to care, and apply sound nursing judgment. Responsibilities include providing primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care. The role also involves directing and guiding ancillary personnel and maintaining professional nursing standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
- Current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
- 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
- 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 maintain standards of professional nursing
Benefits
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
