Clinical Nurse: South Clinical Short Stay - Per Diem
Albany Medical Center
Rensselaer, NY
1 month ago
$0.00 - $0.00
Job Description
Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse in the South Clinical Short Stay unit, where you'll contribute to patient care in a compassionate environment. Utilize your nursing skills to implement treatment plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implement physician orders and administer medications
Start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests
Document treatment as required by policy and regulations
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care
Provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses
Collaborate with nursing team to create a Plan of Care
Direct and guide 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 previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge of quality concepts and problem-solving tools