Clinical Nurse III - General Surgery/Trauma

Department/Unit: General Surgery/Trauma-B3

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $76,396.32 - $126,730.61

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced surgical and trauma environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Nurse III position!

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in creating a supportive and empathetic environment for patients, families, and colleagues. We value the contributions of each employee, recognizing their impact on our mission of providing excellent care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments and special tests, while documenting care in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients' conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and their responses to the care provided.
• Utilize sound nursing judgment for effective patient care management decisions.
• Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer both over-the-counter and prescribed medications as per orders.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to develop comprehensive Plans of Care for all patients.
• Guide and direct ancillary personnel to maintain high standards of nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree).
• Must possess a current New York State Registered Nurse license.
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are required.
• 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care settings is preferred.
• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and effective problem-solving techniques, with the ability to apply this knowledge to enhance patient care quality.

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

This position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. All workforce members are expected to maintain confidentiality, ensuring that access to information is based on a need-to-know basis and is limited to what is necessary to perform assigned duties.