Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse

Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care

Work Shift: Evening

Salary Range: $80,216.14 - $133,072.49

Hourly Range: $38.57 - $63.98

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about creating a compassionate environment for patients, families, and colleagues? As an Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse, you'll play a vital role in ensuring excellent patient care while making a difference in the lives of those you serve.

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, initiate IVs, perform treatments and special tests, and document care following company policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care provided.
• Utilize sound nursing judgment in management decisions regarding patient care.
• Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to establish a comprehensive Plan of Care for all patients.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from a professional academic nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained and maintained.
• 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care is necessary.
• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques is beneficial, along with the ability to apply this knowledge for departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center! Join us in making a positive impact on our community.

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role involves access to sensitive information related to Albany Medical Center and its patients, complying with HIPAA and other privacy regulations. Team members are expected to access information on a need-to-know basis, ensuring the minimum necessary information is used to perform assigned duties while protecting against unauthorized access.