Department/Unit:

　　Adult Cardiac Cath Lab

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Hourly Range: $36.73 - $60.93

　　The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the

　　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.

　　Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

　　Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

　　Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

　　A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

　　Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

　　Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.