Clinical Nurse II - Elective Orthopedics

Join our dedicated team in an exciting role as a Clinical Nurse II in the Elective Orthopedics department. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, patient-centered environment, focusing on providing exceptional care to post-surgical orthopedic patients.

Department: Elective Orthopedics

Work Shift: Night Shift

Salary Range: $72,072.00 - $74,229.26 ($34.65 - $35.69 per hour)

About the Elective Orthopedics Unit:

B3West is a 24-bed unit consisting of private rooms dedicated to post-surgical care. Our primary focus is on elective orthopedic surgery and total joint surgery, providing excellent support and care for both orthopedic trauma and general medical-surgical patients.

Role Overview:

The Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in fostering a compassionate and caring environment for patients and their families. Every team member’s work contributes significantly to our mission and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and conduct treatments and evaluations in accordance with policy and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs, implementing appropriate nursing judgments in care management.
• Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to develop personalized Care Plans for all patients.
• Guide and direct ancillary personnel while upholding professional nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a formal nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Current New York State RN license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and the ability to apply them effectively.

Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This position may require access to sensitive information protected by HIPAA and other regulations; staff are expected to handle this information responsibly and with confidentiality.