Clinical Nurse III: Neonatal ICU, 12hrs/week, 7p-7a

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse III in the Neonatal ICU assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements, and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout their episode of care, with a focus on progress toward discharge. This role includes managing patient needs during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team, ensuring competent and compassionate care for patients and collaborating with referring facilities, hospital staff, and patients in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. The role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing treatments and procedures, and documenting care according to company policy and regulatory requirements. The nurse will order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, assess patient needs and responses to care, and apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management. Primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses will be provided, along with administering medications as ordered. Collaboration with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients and directing ancillary personnel to maintain professional nursing standards are key responsibilities.

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
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree