CARDIAC CARE UNIT CLINICAL NURSE II
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Schoharie
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Department/Unit: Cardiac Care Unit Work Shift: Day The Cardiac
Care Unit Clinical 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
Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of
patient care provided by the caregiving team. They ensure that
competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to
customers including referring facilities, hospital staff, and
patients.
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts
IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and
documents 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 maintains 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 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.
- Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance
preferred.
- Ability to improve job performance through continuing
education.
- Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and
problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates the ability
to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality
improvement. Thank you for your interest! Albany Medical is an
equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Bristol , CARDIAC CARE UNIT CLINICAL NURSE II, Healthcare , Schoharie, Connecticut
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