Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse I in the General Med/Surg unit, where you'll create a compassionate environment for patients while delivering critical care. This full-time role includes essential nursing responsibilities such as administering medications, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implement physician orders and administer medications
Start IVs and perform treatments and procedures
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 (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree)
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