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Clinical Nurse I - Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal, Albany

Albany Medical Center

Kinderhook, NY
1 month ago
$68,640.00 - $70,699.20

Job Description

Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse I, where you'll provide compassionate care in a dynamic Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal unit. This full-time role involves implementing physician orders, collaborating with a nursing team, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements physician orders and administers medications
  • Starts IVs and performs treatments and procedures
  • Orders, interprets, 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
  • Directs and guides 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)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Prioritization and organizational skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Knowledge of quality concepts and problem-solving tools