Clinical Nurse II: C2: Colorectal Surgery Urology - 36hrs/week, NIGHTS

Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2 Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $72,072.00 - $74,229.26 Salary Range: $34.65 - $35.69 Colorectal Surgery & Urology: The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients who have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. Procedures performed on unit: Assist with chest tube insertion, central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter, indwelling catheters. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements, and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care, focusing on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The nurse ensures that competent, compassionate patient care is provided to patients, referring facilities, and hospital staff in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures, and special tests, and documents treatment as required by policies and regulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs and responses to care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Administers medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains professional nursing standards. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree). Current NYS Registered Nurse license. Certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC. Commitment to continuing education for job performance improvement. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Access is based on a "need to know" basis, and all efforts must be made to protect this information from unauthorized access and disclosure, in accordance with policies and standards.

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