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Clinical Nurse III: PACU, 36 hrs/week, Evenings

Albany Medical Center

Ghent, NY
1 month ago
$55,895.80 - $83,843.71

Job Description

Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse III in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, providing compassionate care and collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll implement physician orders, assess patient needs, and deliver emergency care, all while maintaining high standards of nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement physician orders and administer medications
  • Start IVs and perform treatments and procedures
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
  • Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses
  • 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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • 1-3 years of 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

Benefits & Perks