Clinical Nurse II: Med/Surg Float Pool

Job Overview Department/Unit: Float Pool Work Shift: Float Pool_5_Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 – $93,184.00 The Med Surg Float Pool Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department, Medicine, and Post‑Surgical Units. The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Essential Duties & 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. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, including HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Minimum 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Minimum 1–3 years of clinical RN experience. Minimum 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem‑solving tools and techniques and 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. Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System