Clinical Nurse II: CCU - 36hrs/week, NIGHTS
About The Position
The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is a 17-bed cardiac critical care unit equipped with invasive monitoring capabilities in each room. The patient population includes adult patients (18+) experiencing actual or potential life-threatening cardiac dysfunction. Credentialed Registered Professional Nurses (RPNs) in this unit provide continuous EKG monitoring for potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and implement emergency measures according to AHA-ACLS Guidelines in the absence of a physician. Services also include monitoring and care of patients with Impella ventricular assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Pulmonary Artery Catheters, TVPs, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. CCU ICU nurses are expected to implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and procedures, and document care as required. They will also order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, assess patient needs and responses to care, apply sound nursing judgment, collaborate on patient care plans, and direct ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
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).
- Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
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.
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
