Clinical Nurse II, 7a-7p, weekend and holiday commitment- 36hrs/wk, Days

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

4d • $85,280 - $95,514

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse contributes to a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening. The role recognizes the value of each employee’s work and its contribution to the organization’s mission. The nurse provides and evaluates patient care, collaborates with the nursing team on care plans, and guides ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The position is in the Neonatal ICU-B4 and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a weekend and holiday commitment. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information, and requires compliance with minimum-necessary access and information-protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders; administer medications; start IVs; perform treatments, procedures, and special tests; and document treatment in accordance with company policy and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient-care management decisions.
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
• Protect sensitive information by accessing only the minimum necessary information for assigned duties and making reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access or modification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed