Clinical Nurse I: Cardiothoracic Surgery - 36hrs/week, Days
Albany Medical Center
Averill Park, NY
1 month ago
$68,640.00 - $70,699.20
Job Description
Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse I in Cardiothoracic Surgery. This role focuses on delivering compassionate patient care, coordinating treatment across various settings, and ensuring high standards of nursing practice. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, coordinate, plan, direct, implement, and manage patient care
Implement physician orders and administer medications
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care
Provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses
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 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