Clinical Nurse III: D2N: Cardiopulmonary Surgery & Vascular ICU - 36 hr/Day Shift

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

2d•$90,397 - $140,115

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements, and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care, focusing on progress toward discharge and transitions within the acute care stay. The nurse is responsible for delivering and coordinating patient care provided by the caregiving team and ensuring competent, compassionate care for customers, including referring facilities, hospital staff, and patients in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. This position is in the Cardio Pulmonary Surgery - D2N department and is scheduled for a 36-hour day shift. The role may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Workforce members must access and use only the minimum information necessary to perform their assigned duties and take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorized access or modification.

Requirements

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program conferring a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
Obtain and maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
Minimum of 1–3 years of previous clinical nursing experience.
Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques, with the ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient-care quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Implement physician orders; administer medications; start IVs; perform treatments, procedures, and special tests; and document treatment as required by company policy and applicable regulations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
Assess and evaluate patient needs for care and responses to care rendered.
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.
Coordinate patient care and manage assigned patients throughout the episode of care, including transitions and progress toward discharge.
Protect sensitive information by following minimum-necessary access and use practices and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or modification.