Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in the Pulmonary/Renal department, where you will provide compassionate patient care and collaborate with a dedicated nursing team. This role involves a variety of nursing responsibilities including administering medications, evaluating patient conditions, and guiding ancillary personnel to ensure high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests.
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 maintains standards of professional nursing.