Nurse Specialist in General Surgery Trauma
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Nurse Specialist to join our team at Albany Medical Center. This role will involve providing high-quality patient care in the General Surgery Trauma department.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document treatment as required.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Requirements
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree).
- Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
- Obtain and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Possess knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrate ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
About Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in the region, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research and education.
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