Clinical Nurse II- C2: Colorectal Surgery & Urology

Department/Unit Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2 Work Shift Night (United States of America) Salary Range $83,200.00 - $93,184.00 Unit Overview The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi‑private rooms. This post‑surgical setting cares for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. The nursing staff will work closely with the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses for ostomy and wound care needs. RNs will also care for post‑operative patients with TPN, NG tubes, and central lines. Procedures Performed on Unit Chest tube insertion Central lines Wound vac changes NG tube placement Cortrak catheterization Indwelling catheter placement Core Responsibilities The Registered Professional 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 RN is responsible for delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team and assures that competent, compassionate care is uniformly provided to patients, referring facilities and hospital staff in 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. 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 BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC. Minimum of 1–3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department, preferably in a large academic, Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. 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. Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Medical Center