Clinical Nurse II: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 36 hrs/week, Days
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Ballston Spa
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2 Work Shift:
Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $72,072.00 -
$74,229.26 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 Mission. Colorectal Surgery &
Urology: The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22
semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients
that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. The nursing
staff will work closely with the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses
for ostomy and wound care needs. RNs will also care for
post-operative patients with TPN, NG tubes, and central lines.
Procedures performed on unit : Assist with chest tube insertion,
central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter, indwelling
catheters. 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 Please note this position is for three 12 hour shifts
per, 7am to 7:30pm, for a total of 36 hours per week. 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: C2 (Colorectal Surgery & Urology), 36 hrs/week, Days, Healthcare , Ballston Spa, New York
