Clinical Nurse II:C5 Vascular-36hrs/wk, Nights

Job Overview Department/Unit: Vascular Surgery -C5 Work Shift: Night (United States) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $93,184.00 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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. Compliance and Confidentiality This role may require access to information considered sensitive to the 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, that use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed, and that reasonable efforts shall be made to uphold policies protecting information from unauthorized access or modification. Equal Opportunity Employment Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System