At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to patients post-surgery in a dynamic nursing environment.
- Company: Join Albany Med Health System, a leader in healthcare with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing education, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work nights in a supportive team focused on patient recovery and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a licensed RN with a passion for patient care and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 83200 - 93184 £ per year.
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.
Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2
Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $93,184.00
Procedures performed on unit include:
- 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:
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents 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 maintains 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.
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2, 36 Hours/Nights employer: Albany Medical Center
Albany Med Health System is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its nursing staff. With a commitment to compassionate patient care in a supportive work environment, employees benefit from ongoing education opportunities and a collaborative culture that fosters teamwork. Located in Albany, this role offers competitive salaries and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients recovering from colorectal and urologic surgeries.
