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Clinical Nurse IV: PACU, 40 hrs/week, Evenings

Albany Medical Center

Mechanicville, NY
1 month ago
$55,895.80 - $83,843.71

Job Description

As a Clinical Nurse IV in the PACU, you will provide compassionate care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with your nursing team to ensure the best patient outcomes. Your expertise will contribute to a supportive environment for patients and families during their recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement physician orders and administer medications
  • Start IVs and perform treatments, procedures, and special tests
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
  • Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care
  • Provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses
  • Administer medications as ordered
  • Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care
  • Direct and guide 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 previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
  • Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
  • Knowledge of quality concepts and principles

Benefits & Perks