Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in the Orthopedics & Spine Unit, where you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with a dedicated nursing team. This position offers a supportive environment to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required.
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.