D7 Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology and General Pediatrics Nurse- Per Diem

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

20d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse helps create a compassionate, caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening. The role contributes to the success of Albany Med Health System’s mission and requires pediatric nursing experience; new graduates are not being accepted for this per diem position. 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 regulations. The nurse orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests; assesses patients’ needs and responses to care; applies sound nursing judgment; and provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. The role also involves collaborating with the nursing team to develop plans of care, directing and guiding ancillary personnel, and maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse works collaboratively and respectfully with the multidisciplinary team. The schedule requires one weekend shift per month and one winter and one summer holiday shift per year. This is a per-diem role in the Staffing Options Program. The position may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information, and requires following minimum-necessary access and information-protection practices.

Requirements

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program conferring a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
At least 1 year of previous pediatric clinical RN experience; the posting specifies a minimum of 1–3 years.
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 to departmental and patient-care quality improvement.
Pediatric nursing experience; new graduates are not accepted for this per-diem position.
Work one weekend shift per month and one winter and one summer holiday shift per year.

Responsibilities

Create a compassionate and 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 policies and applicable regulations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient 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 each patient.
Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain professional nursing standards.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with the multidisciplinary team.
Protect sensitive information by limiting access and use or disclosure to what is necessary and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or modification.