Clinical Nurse III- B3W: Elective Orthopedics Specialist

Job Title: Clinical Nurse III- B3W: Elective Orthopedics

Job Summary:

The Clinical Nurse III- B3W: Elective Orthopedics role at Albany Medical Center is a key position in our team. As a skilled and compassionate nurse, you will contribute to the creation of a caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues. Your kindness and active listening skills will make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, and perform treatments as required by company policy and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer medications as ordered and collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• 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.

About Albany Medical Center:

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to sensitive information, and workforce members are expected to ensure that access is based on a 'need to know' and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.