What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse with Albany Medical Center, you will be responsible for assessing, coordinating, and implementing the needs of assigned patients throughout their episode of care. Your focus will be on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay.
About Us
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Our team of professionals is committed to excellence in healthcare delivery and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
As a Registered Nurse with Albany Medical Center, you will be responsible for assessing, coordinating, and implementing the needs of assigned patients throughout their episode of care. Your focus will be on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay.
About Us
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Our team of professionals is committed to excellence in healthcare delivery and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A graduate degree in nursing from a professional academic program.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
- Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques.
