Clinical Nurse II Elective Orthopedics B3W - 36 hours/week, Days
Albany Medical Center
Stephentown, NY
19 hours ago
$70k - $90k
Job Description
Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in Elective Orthopedics, where you will provide compassionate care and support to patients while collaborating with a dedicated nursing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
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
Current NYS Registered Nurse license
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in 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
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools