Clinical Nurse II: C8: Post Cardiothoracic Surgery

4 days ago


West Stockbridge, United States Albany Medical Center Full time
Clinical Nurse II: C8: Post Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albany Medical Center summary:

The Clinical Nurse II role in the Post Cardiothoracic Surgery unit involves providing high-quality patient care to individuals recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, and collaborating with the nursing team on patient care plans. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, adept in emergency care, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Department/Unit:

Post Cardiothoracic Surgery - C8

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

An opportunity to join a high-functioning, dedicated team committed to excellent quality patient care. The post cardiothoracic surgical unit is a specialty unit consisting of patients receiving cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiac catheterization, structural heart interventional procedures, electrophysiology procedures, and patients that require a higher level of telemetry monitoring. If you are eager to learn, pay close attention to detail, are dedicated to high quality patient care, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the unit for you We offer room to grow in your nursing practice and welcome all to apply, from new RN graduates to experienced RNs looking to expand their skill set. 

Advanced skills preferred but not required: Cardiac rhythm interpretation and management, familiarity with vasoactive & antiarrhythmic medications, and management of chest tubes.

Job Description
•    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.

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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
•    Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
•    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.


Keywords:

Clinical Nurse, Post Cardiothoracic Surgery, patient care, nursing, acute care, telemetry monitoring, cardiac surgery, healthcare, emergency care, nurse



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