Clinical Nurse II: Adult ED
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Clifton Park
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Clifton Park, NY, United StatesDepartment/Unit:Emergency
DepartmentWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Registered Nurse
(RN) Emergency Department Albany, NY The Registered Professional
Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages
the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with
a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions
within the acute care stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is
responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care
provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent,
compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers
including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the
inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Essential Duties &
Responsibilities include but not limited to: --- 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 BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC --- Minimum of 1-3
years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency
Department, preferably in a large academic, Level 1 Trauma Center
and Comprehensive Stroke Center --- Ability to improve job
performance through continuing education --- 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 The Emergency
Department (ED) is a Level I Trauma Center and serves as a regional
referral center for a wide variety of patients requiring acute
care. Patients of all ages are seen 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
There is a total of 45 rooms in the ED, which includes 5
barco-lounger spaces for lower acuity patients. The Emergency
Department is divided into five major zones: Major trauma and
critical care, Resuscitation and minor care, Pediatrics, Acute
care, and Rapid Care. There are two distinct waiting areas, one for
pediatric patients and their families, and the other for all other
visitors. There are 7 negative flow rooms, one of which is also an
isolation room. Clinical and clerical workstations, nutrition
areas, and supply and pharmaceutical dispensing machines are
centrally located in each zone. A dedicated radiology suite,
including 2 CTs, a DECONTAMINATION suite with a separate entrance,
as well as a satellite lab are also located within the Emergency
Department. In 2017, it is anticipated that Albany Medical Center
will open a Level II Pediatric Emergency Department with 15
exam/treatment areas, 2 trauma resuscitation rooms, and a pediatric
observation unit. Each ambulatory patient is initially evaluated at
the triage. Patients arriving via EMS are directed to the
appropriate patient care room by the flow facilitator during peak
hours. Acute psychiatric services are referred to the Psychiatric
Crisis Unit at the Capital District Psychiatric Center. Acute burn
patients may be transferred to a regional burn center after
stabilization.RN in high volume, high acuity trauma ED. Must have
critical thinking skills, proficient IV skills.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.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Schenectady , Clinical Nurse II: Adult ED, Healthcare , Clifton Park, New York
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