What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgery/Trauma Clinical Nurse I position at Albany Medical Center?
Join our dedicated team in the General Surgery / Trauma unit where you will contribute to a compassionate and caring environment for patients and their families. Your role will be essential in delivering high-quality nursing care while supporting the mission of our healthcare organization.
Work Shift : Day
Salary Range : $68,640.00 - $70,699.20
- Implement physician orders and administer medications, IVs, treatments, and procedures, documenting everything as per company policy and local / state / federal guidelines.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess and address patients' conditions effectively.
- Continuously assess and evaluate patient needs, ensuring appropriate responses to the care provided.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in all patient care management decisions, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Provide both primary and emergency care for various occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administer medications as prescribed, including both over-the-counter and prescription options.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop individualized Plans of Care for each patient.
- Guide and support ancillary personnel, maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice.
Unit Description :
B3 is a large inpatient post-surgical unit featuring 36 private rooms. We care for patients originating from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Step-down Unit, Emergency Department, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, with a diverse patient population that includes Trauma, Orthopedics, ENT, Thoracic, Plastics, and Bariatric surgery patients.
Why work with us?
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. All employees are expected to access information only on a need-to-know basis and ensure it is adequately protected from unauthorized access.
Salary : $68,640 - $70,699
