Clinical Nurse III: B3W (Ortho Trauma/Elective Ortho), 36hrs/week, Days
Albany Medical Center
Kinderhook, NY
1 month ago
$76,396.32 - $126,730.61
Job Description
Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse III in the Elective Orthopedics unit, where you'll provide compassionate care, manage patient treatments, and collaborate with a dedicated team. Your expertise will contribute significantly to patient outcomes in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders and administers medications
Starts IVs and performs treatments, procedures, and special tests
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
Assesses and evaluates patient needs and responses to care
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses
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 (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree)
Current NYS Registered Nurse license
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and 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 techniques