Clinical Nurse IV: Critical Care Float Pool - Per Diem Role

Join our dynamic team in the Critical Care Float Pool today! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance and practice your critical care skills across various areas, including Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Cardiovascular ICU, and Intermediate Care ICU - MSICU.

RNs in the Critical Care Float Pool will also have the chance to gain additional competencies in Emergency Department care and neuro-progressive care areas.

As part of our team at the Region's only Level I trauma center, you will:

• Implement physician orders and administer medications.
• Start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, documenting treatment as required.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management.
• Provide primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a robust Plan of Care for patients.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree).
• Current New York State 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.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and ability to apply problem-solving techniques for patient care improvement.

Thank you for considering a career with us! We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This role may require access to sensitive information related to Albany Medical Center, its patients, and partners. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a need to know, using the minimum amount necessary to perform their duties.