Clinical Nurse III: E4, 36hr/wk, Night

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

9d•$90,397 - $140,115

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse contributes to a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening, recognizing that each employee’s work contributes to the success of the Mission. The nurse implements physician orders; administers medications; starts IVs; performs treatments, procedures, and special tests; and documents care in accordance with company policy and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The nurse orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests; assesses patient conditions, needs, and responses to care; and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care decisions. The role also provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, administers ordered over-the-counter and prescription medications, collaborates with the nursing team to develop patient Plans of Care, and directs ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. This position is in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist - E4 department/unit and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. The role may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Workforce members are expected to access only the minimum information necessary to perform assigned duties and protect it from unauthorized access and modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
1–3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Medical-Surgical or Progressive Care.
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
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

Contribute to a compassionate, caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening.
Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document treatment in accordance with policy and applicable 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 limiting access and use to the minimum necessary and safeguarding it from unauthorized access and modification.