Clinical Nurse I: Float Pool Position, 36 hrs/week, Days

Department/Unit:

Float Pool

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$68,640.00 - $70,699.20

Join our committed team at Albany Medical Center and make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and colleagues! We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse I who thrives in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Job Description

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments and special tests, ensuring comprehensive documentation according to policies and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and assess diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions, providing thorough assessments and evaluations of patient needs.
• Utilize sound nursing judgment to make informed patient care management decisions.
• Deliver primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to develop a tailored Plan of Care for all patients, ensuring high-quality patient support.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel, upholding professional nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited professional 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) is mandatory.
• 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care is preferred.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and problem-solving techniques, with proven ability to apply them in improving departmental and patient care quality.

Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center! We are an equal opportunity employer.

This position may require access to sensitive information related to our patients and partners. Workforce members are expected to handle this information based on the minimum necessary standard to perform assigned duties, safeguarding it from unauthorized access and modification.