Clinical Nurse I - General Med/Surg, Nights, 36 hrs/week

Join our dedicated team in the Medical - Surgical department, where we work together to provide exceptional care to our patients and their families.

Position Overview:

The Clinical Nurse I plays a vital role in creating a warm and supportive environment, displaying kindness and active listening to enhance patient experiences. Your contributions make a significant difference in our mission to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders and administer medications with precision.
• Start IVs and perform necessary treatments, procedures, and tests, adhering to established policies and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients' conditions.
• Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to determine patient care needs.
• Exercise sound nursing judgment in all patient care management decisions.
• Provide immediate care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, according to orders.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to develop comprehensive Plans of Care.
• Guide and mentor ancillary personnel while upholding standards of professional nursing practice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree).
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained and maintained.
• 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care preferred.
• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and ability to apply problem-solving techniques effectively.

We offer an hourly rate ranging from $33.00 to $33.99, commensurate with experience. Thank you for considering a career with us at Albany Medical Center, an equal opportunity employer.

As part of the role, you may have access to sensitive information protected by HIPAA and other regulations. It is crucial to ensure that access is limited to the minimum necessary for performing your duties and to protect all information from unauthorized access.