Clinical Nurse II: Ambulatory Surgery/POCU

Albany Med Health System • Full-time • Albany, New York, United States • $34.65 - $35.69 / hour • 7m ago

Department/Unit:

Ambulatory Surgery

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)Our Preop and Ambulatory Surgery Unit is looking for a full-time evening Registered Nurse. It is a great opportunity to run your errands in the morning and enjoy working with a great POCU team in the evening. We provide care for patients in preop area and recovery after ambulatory procedures utilizing valued teamwork approach. We provide the unit specific orientation allowing you to prepare and support patients in the most vulnerable time for them.

Hourly Range: $34.65 - $35.69

Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient and type of procedure.
Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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