Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is preferred
Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), CNOR is preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience is preferred in the surgical setting
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 Albany Medical Center's Surgical Care program is growing to address the needs of our patients. We have expanded our surgical facilities and capabilities.
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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Department/Unit:
Operating Room
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$83,200.00 - $93,184.00
Registered Nurse (RN) - NEW GRADUATES WELCOME TO APPLY
Operating Room (Main Campus)
Albany, NY
Position Summary:
The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of surgical patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The surgical nurse acts as the patients advocate during the surgical procedure. 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 to the sterile field, document as required by organizational policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Acts as the patient advocate in the surgical setting
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