Clinical Nurse III
5 days ago
The Clinical Nurse III provides comprehensive nursing care for post-surgical and orthopedic patients, focusing on implementing physician orders and evaluating patient needs. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, the nurse ensures a compassionate environment while maintaining professional nursing standards. Qualified with a current NYS Registered Nurse license and experience in clinical settings, the nurse is adept at managing patient care and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Department/Unit:
Elective Orthopedics - B3WWork Shift:
Night (United States of America)B3W Elective Orthopedics:
B3West is a 24-bed unit, private rooms in the post-surgical services. The primary population is elective orthopedic surgery & Total Joint surgery. The nursing staff cares for post-surgical patients as well as orthopedic trauma and general medical-surgical patients.
The Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
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.
• 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, Orthopedic Surgery, Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Healthcare, Nursing, Post-Surgical, Emergency Care, Patient Assessment, Compassionate Care
-
Clinical Nurse III
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III - PACU at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit is responsible for providing compassionate patient care while implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. This role involves assessing patient needs, directing ancillary personnel, and...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: C8: Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III for Cardiothoracic Surgery oversees comprehensive patient care, coordinating assessments, treatments, and implementation of physician orders for patients post-surgery. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to devise and execute...
-
Clinical Nurse III: C5: Vascular
5 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: C5: Vascular at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in Vascular Surgery at Albany Medical Center plays a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to patients and families. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, conducting assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with nursing...
-
Clinical Nurse III- M3: Renal Transplant
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- M3: Renal Transplant at Albany Medical Center summary: As a Clinical Nurse III in the Renal Transplant unit, I manage pre and postoperative patients with a focus on renal and simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplants. My responsibilities include providing extensive education on self-care for patients, administering various therapies, and...
-
Clinical Nurse III- D4E: Hematology/Oncology
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- D4E: Hematology/Oncology at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Hematology/Oncology department is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive patient care during their hospital stay and transition to discharge. This role involves leading a caregiving team to ensure that patients receive...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- C4/C3W: Infectious Disease at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Infectious Disease Med/Surg Unit provides compassionate and comprehensive care to patients by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and evaluating diagnostic tests. This role includes managing patient care, assessing needs, and...
-
Clinical Nurse III General Surgery Trauma B3
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III General Surgery Trauma B3 at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in General Surgery/Trauma B3 provides compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing treatments. This role involves assessing patient needs, guiding ancillary personnel, and collaborating with the...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: B3W: Elective Orthopedics at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Elective Orthopedics unit provides comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical and orthopedic patients. This role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to develop patient care...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III Adult Emergency Department at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Adult Emergency Department provides compassionate patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and assessing patient needs. This role requires collaboration with nursing teams to develop a Plan of Care while ensuring...
-
Clinical Nurse III- C2: Colorectal Surgery
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- C2: Colorectal Surgery & Urology at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit provides comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from surgeries related to colorectal and urologic conditions. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, and...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- B3: General Surgery/Trauma at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in General Surgery/Trauma plays a vital role in delivering compassionate care to patients while adhering to medical protocols and regulations. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, implementing physician orders, and collaborating on care...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- B3W: Elective Orthopedics at Albany Medical Center summary: As a Clinical Nurse III in the Elective Orthopedics department, I provide compassionate patient care by administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the nursing team to develop individualized care plans. My role involves assessing patient...
-
Clinical Nurse III: Cath Lab
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: Cath Lab - 40hrs/week, Days at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Cath Lab performs complex procedures for adult and pediatric patients, ensuring the implementation of physician orders and the administration of medications. They collaborate with the nursing team to create and manage patient care plans while...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III Medical Cardiology night shift at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in Medical Cardiology provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse cardiac and medical conditions during their hospital stay, focusing on assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. Collaborating with the healthcare team, the nurse...
-
Clinical Nurse III
6 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III - C8: Post Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Post Cardiothoracic Surgery unit specializes in caring for patients undergoing complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries. This role requires implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with a dedicated nursing...
-
Clinical Nurse III
6 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III - C8 Post Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Post Cardiothoracic Surgery unit is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to individuals undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries. This role requires the implementation of physician orders, administration of medications, and...
-
Clinical Nurse III: C4: Infectious Disease
6 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: C4: Infectious Disease - 36hrs/week, Days at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Infectious Disease Med/Surg Unit provides comprehensive care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. This role requires sound nursing judgment and the ability to collaborate...
-
Clinical Nurse III- Adult ED
4 days ago
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III- Adult ED - 36hrs/week, Nights at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III in the Emergency Department provides comprehensive care to patients, coordinating and managing their needs throughout their treatment. This role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, and assessing patient conditions while...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: M2: Ortho/Spine, 24 hrs/week, Weekend Nights at Albany Medical Center summary: The Clinical Nurse III at the Orthopedics & Spine Unit provides compassionate patient care during weekend night shifts. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, assessing patient conditions, and collaborating with the...
-
Berlin, United States Albany Medical Center Full timeClinical Nurse III: E3/C3E General Med/Surg, 36 hrs/week, Days at Albany Medical Center summary: As a Clinical Nurse III in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist department, I provide patient care by implementing physician orders, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. My role involves evaluating patient needs, directing ancillary personnel,...