Clinical Nurse III - Post Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit

Join a dynamic and dedicated team focused on providing exceptional patient care in the Post Cardiothoracic Surgery unit. This specialty unit caters to patients undergoing a variety of advanced procedures including cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, catheterizations, and electrophysiology, all while requiring a high level of telemetry monitoring. If you are passionate about nursing, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply, whether you are a new RN graduate or an experienced RN looking to enhance your skills.

In this role, you will:

• Implement physician orders and administer medications with precision.
• Start IVs, perform treatments, and document care according to regulatory standards.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to devise a comprehensive Plan of Care for every patient.
• Provide both primary and emergency care for various patient needs.
• Supervise and guide ancillary personnel to maintain high nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree).
• Active and 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.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and ability to apply them effectively in patient care.

We appreciate your interest in Albany Medical Center and look forward to your application!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.