Clinical Nurse III - C8 Post Cardiothoracic Surgery
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Rensselaer
Posted on: September 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Department/Unit:Post Cardiothoracic Surgery - C8Work Shift:Night
(United States of America)An opportunity to join a
high-functioning, dedicated team committed to excellent quality
patient care. The post cardiothoracic surgical unit is a specialty
unit consisting of patients receiving cardiac surgery, thoracic
surgery, cardiac catheterization, structural heart interventional
procedures, electrophysiology procedures, and patients that require
a higher level of telemetry monitoring. If you are eager to learn,
pay close attention to detail, are dedicated to high quality
patient care, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the unit
for you! We offer room to grow in your nursing practice and welcome
all to apply, from new RN graduates to experienced RNs looking to
expand their skill set.
Advanced skills preferred but not required: Cardiac rhythm
interpretation and management, familiarity with vasoactive &
antiarrhythmic medications, and management of chest tubes.---
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: Albany Medical Center, Troy , Clinical Nurse III - C8 Post Cardiothoracic Surgery, Healthcare , Rensselaer, New York
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