Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2, 36 Hours/Nights

Department / Unit Colorectal Surgery & Urology, Post‑Surgical setting Work Shift Night (United States of America) Salary Range $83,200.00 - $93,184.00 Unit Description The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi‑private rooms and cares for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. Procedures performed on the unit include chest tube insertion, central line placement, wound vac changes, NG tubes, Cortrak, catheter insertion, and indwelling catheters. 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 nurse ensures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to patients, referring facilities, hospital staff and the broader community. 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 and responses to care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. 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 (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree). Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license. Obtains and maintains certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, or TNCC. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. Confidentiality & Data Protection 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System