Clinical Nurse III: Adult ED - 36hrs/week, DAYS
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse III in the Emergency Department 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 customers in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. This position is for a 36-hour work week on day shifts.
Requirements
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
- Current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC
- 1-3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department
- Ability to improve job performance through continuing education
- 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
- Experience in a large academic, Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
Responsibilities
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents 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 maintains standards of professional nursing.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits including health/dental/vision
- Employer-funded pension plan
- Paid Leave
- 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
