Clinical Nurse II- B3W: Elective Orthopedics
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Mechanicville
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: Elective Orthopedics - B3W Work Shift: Night
(United States of America) Salary Range: $72,072.00 - $74,229.26
Salary Range: $34.65 - $35.69 B3W Elective Orthopedics: B3West is a
24-bed unit, private rooms in the post-surgical services. The
primary population is elective orthopedic surgery & Total Joint
surgery. The nursing staff cares for post-surgical patients as well
as orthopedic trauma and general medical-surgical patients. 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. 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
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.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Schenectady , Clinical Nurse II- B3W: Elective Orthopedics, Healthcare , Mechanicville, New York
