Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse III in the Medical Cardiology unit, where you will deliver and coordinate compassionate patient care while ensuring high standards of nursing practice. This role emphasizes patient assessment, care management, and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders and administers medications
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
Assesses and evaluates patient needs and responses
Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management
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
Current NYS Registered Nurse license
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance
Ability to improve job performance through continuing education
Knowledge of quality concepts and problem-solving techniques