What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Clinical Nurse Spec: Cardiovascular and Critical Care, 40 hrs/week, Days position at Albany Medical Center?
RN-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Cardiovascular and Critical Care
The RN-Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiovascular and Critical Care applies advanced nursing knowledge and skills to manage complex patient care. This role focuses on developing and implementing specialty practice standards and enhancing care quality for patients and families.
With a Master's degree and state licensure, this role requires effective leadership, teaching, and research skills within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Department/Unit:
Cardiovascular and Critical CareWork Shift:
DaysEssential Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the advanced knowledge and skills required for specialty nursing.
- Responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, staff development, regulatory compliance, and research to enhance the quality of care to the patient and the patient's family.
- As an advanced practitioner, the Nurse Clinician is essential to the management of complex patient and systems-related issues.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in nursing.
- Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge in specialty area.
- Demonstrated effective leadership, teaching, research, and communication skills.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire.
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eyehandfoot Coordination - Constantly
Keywords: clinical nurse specialist, cardiovascular care, critical care nursing, advanced practice nurse, patient care standards, nursing leadership, healthcare quality, masters degree in nursing, registered nurse, specialty nursing
