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Clinical Nurse III - C6: Post-Surgical Short Stay

Albany Medical Center

Cherryplain, NY
1 month ago
$76,396.32 - $126,730.61

Job Description

Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse III where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care in the Short Stay Surgical unit. Your expertise in nursing will help create a safe and supportive environment for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements physician orders and administers medications
  • Starts IVs, 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 tools