Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse IV in the Cardiopulmonary Surgery & Vascular ICU, where you will provide compassionate care while implementing physician orders and collaborating with the nursing team. This full-time night position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.
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
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) 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 techniques