Clinical Nurse II: Ortho Trauma/Elective Ortho - 36hrs/week, DAYS
Albany Medical Center
Schenectady, NY
19 hours ago
$83,200.00 - $93,184.00
Job Description
Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in the Elective Orthopedics unit, where you'll play a vital role in post-surgical care for orthopedic patients. Your expertise will help create a compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders and administers medications
Starts IVs and performs treatments, procedures, and special tests
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
Assesses and evaluates patient needs and responses to care
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses
Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care
Directs and guides 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 previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques