Department/Unit: Medical/Surgical Cardiac Hospitalist - D4N
Work Shift: Night
Salary Range: $76,396.32 - $126,730.61
The Registered Professional Nurse plays a crucial role in assessing, coordinating, planning, implementing, and managing patient care throughout their treatment journey. This position emphasizes advancing patient care towards successful discharge, especially during transitions in the acute care setting.
As a key member of the caregiving team, you will ensure the delivery of competent and compassionate care to patients, their families, and referring facilities across various settings—be it inpatient, ambulatory, or community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, initiate IVs, perform treatments and procedures, and document all actions according to company policy and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
- Assess and respond to patient needs and their reactions to care given.
- Utilize sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational conditions.
- Administer medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, as required.
- Collaborate with nursing colleagues to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care for every patient.
- Guide and direct ancillary staff while maintaining high professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree).
- Current NYS Registered Nurse License is required.
- Must hold certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Previous experience as a PCA or similar role is preferred.
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
- Ability to apply quality improvement principles and problem-solving techniques in patient care.
Unit Description:
The Medical Cardiology unit features 29 beds, comprising one private room, 13 semi-private rooms, and one four-bed room. Patients are admitted from the Emergency Department, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CCU, MICU, physician offices, and various facilities requiring inpatient care.
Our diverse patient population includes individuals with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, requiring telemetry monitoring, age ranging from young adults (18 years) to seniors (100+ years).
Thank you for considering a position at Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role involves access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. All workforce members must adhere to policies ensuring that access is limited to necessary information and adequately protected from unauthorized access.