Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse III in the Post-Surgical Short Stay unit, where you'll provide compassionate care to patients and their families. You will implement physician orders, assess patient needs, and collaborate with a dedicated 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 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
Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools