Department/Unit: Vascular Surgery - M5
Work Shift: Night
Salary Range: $76,396.32 - $126,730.61
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse III to join our Vascular Surgery team! In this role, you will play a critical part in assessing, coordinating, and managing patient care to ensure the highest quality of service. As a Clinical Nurse, you'll focus on facilitating a smooth transition of care towards discharge, ensuring that each patient receives competent and compassionate treatment.
On our Vascular Surgery Units, you will work with patients presenting with a variety of co-morbidities, including those with recent amputations, complex vascular surgeries, and vascular wounds. Our team values ongoing education; training will be provided in essential areas such as BLS, ACLS, telemetry, wound care, and the management of complex medical devices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, initiate IVs, perform treatments, and document all procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assess and optimize patient care.
- Evaluate patient needs and responses to care, applying sound nursing judgment in decision-making.
- Provide essential and emergency nursing care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized Plans of Care.
- Guide and support ancillary personnel, maintaining professional nursing standards throughout patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree).
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Previous experience as a PCA or in a similar nursing support role is preferred.
- Commitment to professional development through continuing education.
- Knowledge of quality improvement principles and practices.
We appreciate your interest in joining Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This position may require access to sensitive information pertaining to Albany Medical Center and its patients, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Staff are expected to ensure that access is restricted to individuals with a need to know and that the minimum necessary information is utilized for job responsibilities.