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Clinical Nurse I: B3W (Ortho Trauma/Elective Ortho), 36hrs/week, Days

Albany Medical Center

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

Job Description

Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse I in the Elective Orthopedics department. You will play a vital role in providing compassionate care, implementing physician orders, and collaborating with the nursing team to enhance patient outcomes.

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
  • 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
  • Knowledge of quality concepts and principles

Benefits & Perks