About this opportunity
100 Albany Med Health System lists this Clinical Nurse II: ED Observation - 36hrs/week, DAYS opportunity in city of albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department/Unit: AMCH - Emergency Department Short Stay Unit Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $93,184.00
Job Summary
The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
Responsibilities
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatments 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med‑Surg or Progressive Care.
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time‑management skills.
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.
Patient Information Access and Confidentiality
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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: Access 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who can apply
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