What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Professional position at Albany Medical Center?
**Job Overview**
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at Albany Medical Center. This role requires a strong nursing background and excellent communication skills.
**Job Summary**
The Registered Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements, and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout their episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge.
**Responsibilities**
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures, and special tests, and documents treatment as required by company 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.
- Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
**Requirements**
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
- 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 and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
