Department/Unit: Elective Orthopedics - B3W
Work Shift: Night
Senior Orthopedic Clinical Nurse: Join our team in the elective orthopedics unit, caring for post-surgical and orthopedic trauma patients. The ideal candidate will contribute to creating a compassionate environment for patients and demonstrate sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, and perform treatments and procedures
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care
- Provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for patients
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a professional nursing program
- Current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience
- Excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to sensitive information and adherence to HIPAA and other regulations. Reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure information is adequately protected.