Clinical Nurse II: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 36hrs/week, Nights

## Clinical Nurse II: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 36hrs/week, NightsApplylocations: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 67761Department/Unit:Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2Work Shift:Night (United States of America)Salary Range:$85,280.00 - $95,513.60The Colorectal Surgery and Urology unit is a med-surg unit consisting of 22 beds. As a nurse on this unit, you will care for a mix of surgical abdominal, surgical urologic and general medical/surgical patients. New graduates are welcome to apply. 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 Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities** *include but not limited to:** Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document 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 maintain 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 improvementThis position is for 36 hours per week, 7pm to 730am. **New graduates welcome to apply.**Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr