Clinical Nurse - Weekend Night Rehab

Join our dedicated team in the E8 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit as a Clinical Nurse. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to work the weekend night shift and make a significant difference in the lives of our patients as they adjust to chronic illnesses or injuries.

As a rehabilitation nurse, your role will involve:

• Implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing treatments, and documenting all procedures as per company policies and regulations.
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions effectively.
• Conducting thorough assessments to determine patient needs and monitor responses to care.
• Utilizing sound nursing judgment in managing patient care decisions.
• Providing primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administering prescribed medications and over-the-counter treatments as ordered.
• Collaborating with the nursing team to develop comprehensive Plans of Care for all patients.
• Guiding ancillary personnel while maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained and maintained.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and problem-solving skills to enhance departmental and patient care quality.

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

This position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Employees are expected to ensure that access is based on the need to know and is limited to the minimum necessary to perform their duties, in line with Albany Medical Center policies and standards.