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Clinical Nurse III- C6: Post-Surgical Short Stay, 36 hrs/week, Nights

Albany Medical Center

Ballston Spa, NY
1 day ago
$83,200.00 - $93,184.00

Job Description

Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in the Post-Surgical Short Stay unit, where you will provide compassionate care to patients during their recovery. Your expertise will help create a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements physician orders and administers medications
  • Starts IVs and performs treatments and special tests
  • Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests
  • Assesses 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
  • Guides ancillary personnel and maintains nursing standards

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 skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of quality concepts and principles
  • Problem-solving skills

Benefits & Perks