Clinical Nurse III- C2: Colorectal Surgery

3 days ago


Petersburg, United States Albany Medical Center Full time
Clinical Nurse III- C2: Colorectal Surgery & Urology at Albany Medical Center summary:

The Clinical Nurse III in the Colorectal Surgery & Urology unit provides comprehensive care for patients following urologic and colorectal surgeries. This role includes assessing patient needs, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient outcomes. The nurse is responsible for managing patient care throughout the hospital stay, emphasizing a transition towards discharge with effective communication and support.

Department/Unit:

Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $36.73 - $60.93

Colorectal Surgery & Urology:

The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients that 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 with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The nurse 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, 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. 
•    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 BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC 
•    Ability to improve job performance through continuing education 

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, Colorectal Surgery, Urology, Patient Care, Surgical Nursing, Registered Nurse, Healthcare, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Medication Administration



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