Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit team at Albany Medical Center. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, and perform treatments and procedures as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered, and develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a comprehensive plan of care for all patients, and direct and guide ancillary personnel as needed.
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, and administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues.

• 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 and obtain and maintain 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, with 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.

Albany Medical Center offers a competitive salary range of $33.00/hr - $63.98/hr, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. 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.