What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Emergency Unit (Night shift) position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Description
Nursing Role:
A medical-surgical registered nurse (RN) provides high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, and performing treatments, procedures, and special tests.
The RN assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered, applying sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
In this role, you will provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, collaborating with the nursing team to create a comprehensive Plan of Care for all patients.
You will direct and guide ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing, ensuring a safe and effective care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments, procedures, and special tests
- Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
- Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a comprehensive Plan of Care for all patients
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel
- Maintain standards of professional nursing
