Clinical Nurse III - Post Anesthesia Care

Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care

Work Shift: Evening

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

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse III to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit. In this role, you will be an essential part of a compassionate team committed to providing high-quality care for our patients and their families. Your expertise and kindness will help foster a supportive environment that values every team member's contribution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document care as required by policy and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions and needs.
• Assess and evaluate patient responses to care, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Utilize sound nursing judgment to manage patient care effectively.
• Provide primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
• Administer prescribed medications with caution and precision.
• Collaborate with nursing team members to create individualized Plans of Care for all patients.
• Guide and direct ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse 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 required.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and principles, with the ability to apply these in a healthcare setting.

The hourly salary ranges from $33.00 to $63.98.

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

This position may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access is based on a need-to-know basis, using the minimum necessary information to perform assigned duties. We are committed to protecting our patients' information from unauthorized access and modification.