What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse V: D5E: Neuro Progressive Care position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Work requires strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills.
