Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse (Per Diem) in the Med/Surg unit, where you'll provide essential care to patients while ensuring high standards of nursing practice. This role involves hands-on patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborative care planning in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders and administers medications
Starts IVs and performs treatments and procedures
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests
Assesses and evaluates patient needs
Provides primary and emergency care
Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care
Directs and guides ancillary personnel
Required Qualifications
Graduate of a professional academic nursing program
Current NYS Registered Nurse license
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge of quality concepts and problem-solving techniques