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 provides specialized nursing care and oversees patient management in high-acuity settings.
This role requires advanced knowledge and leadership skills, as well as compliance with specialty practice standards and regulatory requirements.
The Nurse Clinician plays a crucial role in optimizing the quality of care for patients and their families, alongside mentoring and developing other staff members.
Job Description:
The RN-Clinical Nurse Specialist is a nurse who has gained expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services through clinical experience, study, and supervision.
This position is responsible for the development and application of specialty practice standards, staff development, regulatory compliance, and research to enhance the quality of care.
- Demonstrates 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.
- Serves as an advanced practitioner and 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
- 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
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements evidence-based practice guidelines
- Mentors and develops other staff members
- Provides educational programs for staff
- Contributes to policy and procedure development
- Participates in research and quality improvement initiatives
Work Environment:
This role works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent interruptions.
The work environment is often physically demanding, requiring prolonged standing, walking, and lifting.
Salary Range:
$80,151.00 - $132,249.00
Keywords:
Critical Care, Cardiovascular Nursing, Advanced Practice Nursing, Healthcare, Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Clinical Competence, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Standards
Salary : $80,151 - $132,249
