RN Hospital NE

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Schaghticoke
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Department/Unit:Ambulatory SurgeryWork Shift:Staffing Options Program (United States of America)If you are looking for a per-diem position, this could be your opportunity. Here at Albany Medical Center, we deliver the highest standard of quality in care delivery, education, and research initiatives.
Seeking for a qualified Preoperative/Ambulatory Nurse to administer diligent care to
patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.
Job Duties include:
Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
--- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
--- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
--- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
--- Assess patients' post-operative condition
--- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
--- Log all findings in patient files
--- Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
--- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
--- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergenciesThis 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.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.

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