Clinical Nurse II: Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monit- 20 hrs/week, Nights (NEWGRADSWELCOME TO APPLY)

Department / Unit Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5N Work Shift Night (United States of America) Salary Range $83,200.00 - $93,184.00 Unit Overview The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. The 21-bed neurosciences unit provides level-1 care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, aneurysms, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, neuromuscular diseases and other neurologic diagnoses. Two patient beds require every-4-hour monitoring, and seven embedded Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) beds are for seizure-disorder patients admitted electively while their anti-convulsant medications are held and hard-wired to continuous EEG. This enables physicians to localize seizure activity and determine candidacy for brain-mapping or surgical removal of seizure-causing brain tissue. The nurse-to-patient ratio for floor patients is typically 1:5. 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 regulations. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs 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 while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a professional academic nursing program with a diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree. Must hold a 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 demonstrates ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient-care quality improvement. Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Medical Center