Clinical Nurse II: SICU/Neuro ICU-36 hours/week NIGHTS

Job Details Department/Unit: ICU‑Surgical And Neuroscience - B2 Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $93,184.00 Unit Overview The Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SICU and Neuro ICU) has a combined total of 30 intensive care beds designed to provide specialized care to the critically ill adult (14 and older) patient. The unit has a usual 50/50 split of patient population between the neuro and surgical patient population. Focus of Care The focus of care includes patients with life‑threatening conditions related to major elective and emergency surgical procedures, multi‑trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, stroke, seizure, sepsis/multi‑organ system failure, hemodynamic instability and failure to wean. The SICU and Neuro ICU patient needs encompass but are not limited to comprehensive physical assessments, intensive monitoring, treatment of laboratory values, ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring. Skills and Procedures NICU‑Neuro ICU nurses require the following skill set: ICP monitoring via EVD or bolt, spinal drains/catheters, brain oxygen monitoring, Artic Sun therapy, continuous EEG, intra‑arterial catheter, non‑invasive cardiac output, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, reconstructive flap monitoring, and massive blood transfusion, among others. Nursing will support the following on‑unit procedures: placement of arterial lines, central lines, external ventricular drains and ICP monitors, SEPS drains, bedside bronchoscopy, abdominal washouts, tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, pigtail drains and others. Responsibilities Implementation of 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. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ conditions. Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care rendered. Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non‑occupational injuries and illnesses. Administer over‑the‑counter and prescription medications as ordered. Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. 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. Obtain and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time‑management skills. Possess knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem‑solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. EEO Statement Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Medical Center