Job Description

Job Description

Department/Unit:

General Surgery/Trauma-B3

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$68,640.00 - $70,699.20

About B3 General Surgery and Trauma
B3 is a large in-patient post-surgical unit that is comprised of 36-private patient rooms. We care for patients from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Step-down Unit, Emergency Department, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Our service population includes: Trauma, Orthopedics, ENT, Thoracic, Plastics, and Bariatric patients.
Why work with us?
•\tEngaged Leadership team that consists of a nurse manager, assistant nurse manager and a nurse clinician to educate and assist you to succeed in your role and develop your skills from novice to expert.
•\tWork closely with your preceptor/mentor through Orientation and follow-up Orientation meetings.
•\tOffer Full-Time and Part-Time positions.
•\tOur nurses are encouraged to be involved to make changes in their environment through Shared Governance, research, education and quality improvement initiatives.
•\tA career ladder offering advancement & recognition for nurses for professional growth.
•\tOur team works collaboratively with the following interdisciplinary teams:
1.\tAttending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Residents, and Fellows
2.\tPatient Cara Associates and Health Unit Coordinators
3.\tRapid Response / Code Blue Team
4.\tClinical Support/ PICC Team
5.\tWound Ostomy Team
6.\tPhysical/ Occupational Therapy
7.\tCase Management/ Social Work to better facilitate discharge planning
8.\tPharmacy
9.\tEpidemiology
10.\tPastoral Care
11.\tPatient Relations
•\tOpportunities for continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance
•\tAccess to the College Library, Fitness Center, Outpatient Pharmacy (located within the hospital), and discounts at Choices Café and many local community partners.

Salary Range: $34.65 - $35.69

Job Description

• 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.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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