Clinical Nurse II: OR 40hrs/week Days

Albany Medical Center

$64K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate)
  • Current NYS Registered Nurse license required
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be maintained
  • 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
  • Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and problem-solving techniques

Responsibilities

  • Implement physician orders and administer medications as directed
  • Start IVs and perform required treatments and procedures
  • Document all treatments following company policies and regulations
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests for patients
  • Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care
  • Provide primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses
  • Collaborate with the nursing team to create individualized Plans of Care

Benefits

  • Compassionate and caring work environment
  • Opportunities to contribute to patient care quality improvement
  • Supportive nursing team collaboration
  • Work in a vibrant operating room setting
Full Job Description

Department/Unit:

Operating Room

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$64,972.00 - $97,458.00

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.

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.

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 maintain standards of professional nursing.

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.

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