Clinical Nurse II: M5 Vascular Surgery - 36hrs/week, DAYS
About The Position
Albany Med Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for their Vascular Surgery - M5 unit. This role involves providing direct patient care to acute and chronically ill surgical patients, primarily those with vascular disease requiring telemetry monitoring. The patient population ranges from 18 to 90+ years old, with a focus on ages 45-65. The units have a combined total of 36 beds, including private and semi-private rooms. The position requires implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing treatments and procedures, and documenting care. The nurse will also order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, assess patient needs and responses to care, and apply sound nursing judgment. Primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses will be provided. The role includes collaborating with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care and directing ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. This position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information, and adherence to strict data protection policies is expected.
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 Med-Surg or Progressive Care
- 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 document 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
