Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse III in the Medical Cardiology unit, focusing on compassionate patient care and teamwork. You will assess and manage patient needs, ensuring high-quality care from admission to discharge. This is an opportunity to impact lives while working in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, coordinate, plan, direct, implement and manage patient care
Implement physician orders, administer medications, and start IVs
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care
Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care
Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain nursing standards
Required Qualifications
Graduate of a professional academic nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree)
Current NYS Registered Nurse license
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance
Ability to improve job performance through continuing education
Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools