Clinical Nurse II: D5E: Neuro Progressive Care - 36 hrs/week, DAYS

Job Overview Department/Unit: Neuro Progressive Care – D5E Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 – $93,184.00 Role: Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Responsibilities Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains standards of professional nursing. Ensures access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties; uses or discloses information only to the extent required. Performs duties in accordance with information protection policies and standards. Qualifications Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred. Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license. Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Minimum of 1–3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med‑Surg or Progressive Care. Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time‑management skills. Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem‑solving tools and techniques; demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. Benefits Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr