Clinical Nurse I

5 days ago


Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time
Clinical Nurse I - CCU (Nights, 36/hrs wk) at Albany Medical Center summary:

The Clinical Nurse I in the Coronary Care Unit is responsible for monitoring and caring for adult patients with life-threatening cardiac conditions during night shifts. This role encompasses administering medications, implementing physician orders, and utilizing advanced cardiac support devices while adhering to AHA-ACLS guidelines. The nurse collaborates with a healthcare team to develop patient care plans and provides critical care to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

Department/Unit:

Coronary Care Unit - D2E

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

The CCU is a 17-bed cardiac critical care unit with each room having invasive monitoring capabilities. The patient population consists of adult patients (age 18 and older) experiencing actual or potential life-threatening cardiac dysfunction. One of the services provided by credentialed RPN’s in this unit is continuous EKG monitoring for potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and the implementation of emergency measures in the absence of a physician according to the American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA-ACLS) Guidelines.

Other services provided include monitoring and care of patients with Impella ventricular assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Pulmonary Artery Catheters, TVPs, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.

CCU ICU nurses require or will develop the following skill sets:
Implement physician orders, administer medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.

CCU nurses will also order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions, assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. They will apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions, collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients, and direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

  • 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.
  • 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.

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.


Keywords:

Clinical Nurse, Cardiac Care, Critical Care Nursing, Patient Monitoring, EKG Monitoring, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Medications Administration, Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Healthcare


  • Clinical Nurse I

    5 days ago


    Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Float Pool provides compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing various treatments. This role requires assessing patient needs and collaborating with the nursing team to create a comprehensive Plan of Care while...

  • Clinical Nurse I OR

    6 days ago


    Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I OR at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Operating Room plays a crucial role in providing surgical care by facilitating procedures and ensuring a safe environment for patients. This Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and managing patient care needs while delivering compassionate services...

  • Clinical Nurse I

    6 days ago


    Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I - Operating Room at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Operating Room at Albany Medical Center is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and managing the care of surgical patients throughout their episode of care. This role requires the delivery of competent and compassionate nursing care while acting as a...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I- D4E: Hematology/Oncology at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in Hematology/Oncology is responsible for assessing, coordinating, planning, directing, and managing patient care throughout their hospital stay. This role ensures the delivery of competent and compassionate care and facilitates transitions towards...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I Adult Emergency Department at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Adult Emergency Department provides compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing treatments and diagnostic tests. With a strong focus on collaboration, they assess patient needs, guide nursing...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: D4E Hematology/Oncology at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in Hematology/Oncology provides comprehensive patient care by assessing, coordinating, and managing the needs of patients throughout their care episodes. This role emphasizes patient transitions and continuity of care, ensuring that the nursing team delivers...

  • Clinical Nurse I

    6 days ago


    Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I - Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal, Albany at Albany Medical Center summary: As a Clinical Nurse I in the Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal department, I provide compassionate care to patients, implementing physician orders and administering treatments. I assess and evaluate patient conditions while collaborating with nursing teams to...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: PICU - 36hrs/week, NIGHTS at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) provides compassionate care to patients and collaborates with the nursing team to develop and execute plans of care. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing treatments, and evaluating diagnostic tests while...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I; PICU 36hr/wk Nights at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Pediatric ICU provides compassionate care for patients by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing treatments and procedures. This role involves assessing patient needs, collaborating with the nursing team to create care...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: E4: General Med/Surg at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I provides comprehensive nursing care in a Medical/Surgical environment, ensuring a compassionate approach towards patients and their families. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: E4: General Med/ Surg at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I plays a vital role in providing compassionate care within the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist unit, working night shifts. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: B3: General Surgery/Trauma at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I at Albany Medical Center works on the General Surgery/Trauma unit, providing comprehensive post-surgical care to a diverse patient population. This role involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, implementing physician orders, and...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I- B3: General Surgery/Trauma at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the B3 General Surgery/Trauma unit provides comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from surgery, including trauma, orthopedics, and various surgical procedures. Duties include implementing physician orders, administering medications and...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: Cardiothoracic Surgery - 36hrs/week, Days at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in Cardiothoracic Surgery is responsible for assessing, planning, and managing patient care throughout their hospital stay, focusing on their discharge process. This role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, and...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: C4/C3W: Infectious Disease/ Secure Unit at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I provides patient care in the Infectious Disease Med/Surg Unit, focusing on coordination and management throughout the patient's care episode. Responsible for assessing and directing the caregiving team, they ensure competent and compassionate...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: Adult Emergency Department - 36hrs/week, nights at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Adult Emergency Department is responsible for assessing and managing patient care while ensuring compassionate and competent service delivery throughout the care process. This includes implementing physician orders,...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: Pediatric ICU - 36hrs/week, NIGHTS at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Pediatric ICU is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and delivering patient care throughout the episode of care, with a focus on ensuring competent and compassionate services. This role involves implementing physician orders,...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: M2: Ortho/Spine - 36hrs/week, NIGHTS at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse I in the Orthopedics & Spine Unit provides compassionate care to patients during night shifts. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing treatments, and collaborating with the nursing team to develop care plans while adhering...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: Progressive Critical Care Unit - 36 hr/week, Night at Albany Medical Center summary: As a Clinical Nurse I in the Progressive Critical Care Unit, I provide comprehensive nursing care to high acuity patients, implementing physician orders and administering medications. I collaborate with the nursing team to create personalized care plans...


  • Pattersonville, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Clinical Nurse I: Progressive Critical Care Unit - 36 hrs/week, Nights at Albany Medical Center summary: As a Clinical Nurse I in the Progressive Critical Care Unit, I provide high-quality care to critically ill patients while implementing physician orders and administering medications. My role involves assessing patient needs, collaborating with the...