Clinical Nurse III: SICU/Neuro ICU - 36hr/wk DAYS

Department/Unit: ICU-Surgical And Neuroscience – B2 Shift: Day Location: United States of America Salary Range: $88,192.00 – $136,697.60 Unit Overview The Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Units (SICU and Neuro ICU) have a combined total of 30 intensive care beds designed to provide specialized care to critically ill adults 14 and older. The units see a roughly 50/50 split between neuro and surgical patients and focus on 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. Required clinical skill set includes 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, massive blood transfusion, and placement of arterial lines, central lines, external ventricular drains, ICP monitors, SEPS drains, bedside bronchoscopy, abdominal washouts, tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, pigtail drains and others. Job 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. 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. Must obtain and maintain 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 and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. Information Handling This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. EEO Statement Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers. Wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System