Per Diem Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Department/Unit: Labor & Delivery - D6E

Work Shift: Staffing Options Program

Salary Range: Competitive Compensation Offered

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Labor & Delivery team on a per diem basis. In this role, you will create a supportive and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and procedures, and document as required by policy and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to the care provided.
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to develop personalized care plans for all patients.
• Guide and direct ancillary personnel and uphold the highest standards of nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional 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).
• A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience, preferably in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and principles applied in patient care.

Thank you for considering a position with Albany Medical Center! We offer equal opportunity employment and invite you to join our team in providing excellent care.

This position may require access to sensitive information regarding patients and partners, necessitating adherence to minimum necessary access policies and standards to protect against unauthorized access.