Clinical Nurse III - C8 Post Cardiothoracic Surgery
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Troy
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Troy, NY, United StatesDepartment/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.
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