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43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
nPart time
n65917
nDepartment/Unit:
nMedical/Surgical Hospitalist - E3
nWork Shift:
nNight (United States of America)
nSalary Range:
n$85,280.00 - $95,513.60
nThe Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
n· 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.
n· Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
n· Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
n· Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
n· Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
n· Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
n· Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
n· Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
nMinimum Qualifications:
n· Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
n· Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
n· Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Some departments require additional certifications.
n· Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
n· Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
n· 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.
nThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
nAlbany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
nThis role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
nAccess to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
nAlbany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
nAlbany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits ( including:
n· Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
n· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
nAnchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
nAlbany Medical Center ( , along with Columbia Memorial Health ( , Glens Falls Hospital ( , Saratoga Hospital ( , and the Visiting Nurses ( , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
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