Clinical Nurse III

7 months ago


Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

Department/Unit:

Operating Room

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Clinical Nurse III

Hourly Range: $36.73 - $60.93

Operating Room (Main Campus)
Albany, NY

Position Summary:

The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of surgical patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay.

The surgical nurse acts as the patients advocate during the surgical procedure. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: 
•    Implements physician orders, administers medications to the sterile field, document as required by organizational policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. 
•    Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. 
•    Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. 
•    Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. 
•    Acts as the patient advocate in the surgical setting  
 
Minimum Qualifications: 

•    Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is preferred 
•    Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license 
•    Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), CNOR is preferred  
•    Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience is preferred in the surgical setting  
•    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 
 
The Albany Medical Center’s Surgical Care program is growing to address the needs of our patients. We have expanded our surgical facilities and capabilities.  
The Operating Room at our Main Campus has 35 state-of-the-art operating suites with the most advanced robotic technology and specialty rooms for cardiac, neurology, urology, vascular and pediatric patients. Hybrid operating suite combines minimally invasive and interventional surgical techniques and includes 3D and rotational CT imaging. Two-room intraoperative CT suite for highly complex procedures spine and brain surgery.

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.


  • Clinical Nurse III

    12 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in Elective Orthopedics provides comprehensive nursing care for post-surgical patients, primarily focusing on elective orthopedic and total joint surgeries. This role includes implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to...


  • Albany, New York, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Nurse IIIAbout the Role:In the Colorectal Surgery & Urology unit at Albany Medical, we seek a skilled Clinical Nurse III to provide expert care for patients undergoing colorectal and urologic surgery. As a key member of our nursing team, you will assess, coordinate, plan, and manage patient needs throughout their care...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    14 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients while implementing physician orders and managing treatment plans. This position involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the nursing team to...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    20 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III is responsible for providing compassionate care to patients and collaborating with nursing teams to develop comprehensive care plans. This role involves administering medication, performing diagnostic tests, and ensuring adherence to medical protocols and regulations....

  • Clinical Nurse III

    1 week ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III plays a vital role in providing compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing various treatments. This position requires strong assessment skills to evaluate patient needs and responses, as well as collaboration with the...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    13 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing necessary medical procedures. This role involves assessing patient needs, evaluating responses to care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    12 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides compassionate care to patients by implementing physician orders, administers medications, and performs treatments. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, collaborating with nursing teams on care plans, and maintaining professional nursing...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    1 week ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool at Albany Medical Center plays a vital role in creating a compassionate care environment through active listening and responsiveness to patient needs. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, and...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    4 days ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool at Albany Medical Center provides critical nursing care for patients, including administering medications, performing treatments, and assessing patient needs. This role involves collaboration with the nursing team to establish individualized Plans of Care and...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    4 days ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides comprehensive patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing treatments. This role requires collaboration with the nursing team to develop individualized care plans and ensures adherence to professional nursing...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    19 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides compassionate care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing medical procedures. This role involves assessing patient needs, collaborating with the nursing team to develop care plans, and ensuring compliance with...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    2 weeks ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides compassionate patient care through active listening and collaboration with the nursing team. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and managing patient assessments. This role...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    1 week ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and evaluating diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions. This role involves collaborating with the nursing team to create individualized care plans while...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    1 week ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool provides compassionate care to patients while implementing physician orders and administering necessary treatments and medications. This role involves performing diagnostic assessments, collaborating with the nursing team on patient care plans, and guiding...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    15 hours ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III plays a vital role in delivering compassionate care in a float pool setting, efficiently implementing physician orders and performing a variety of nursing procedures. This position involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    4 days ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool is responsible for providing compassionate care to patients by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing treatments. This role includes assessing patient needs, interpreting diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the nursing team...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    2 weeks ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool demonstrates compassion and active listening while providing high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the nursing team to develop care plans....

  • Clinical Nurse III

    2 weeks ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool at Albany Medical Center is dedicated to creating a compassionate environment for patients and colleagues. This role includes implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, and collaborating on patient care plans, all while...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    4 days ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center provides compassionate care by implementing physician orders and administering medications. This role involves assessing patient needs, evaluating treatment responses, and collaborating with the healthcare team to create comprehensive care plans. The...

  • Clinical Nurse III

    3 days ago


    Albany, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse III at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Float Pool is responsible for providing compassionate patient care, implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing necessary medical procedures. This role requires sound nursing judgment and involves collaborating with the nursing team to create...