Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in the E5 Pulmonary/Renal unit, where you'll provide compassionate care and support to patients and collaborate with a dedicated nursing team. Your expertise will be vital in implementing care plans, administering medications, and assessing patient needs in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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.