Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse II in the Post-Surgical Short Stay unit, where you'll play a vital role in patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to enhance patient outcomes in a compassionate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Implements physician orders, administers medications, and performs treatments
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
Assesses and evaluates patient needs
Applies nursing judgment in patient care management
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 (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