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Job Description
Vascular Surgery - M5 Night Shift
There are two Vascular Surgery Units at Albany Med. The primary disease focus includes patients with vascular disease and other surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Lower Extremity Revascularization
- Renal Stenting
- Vascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repairs
The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
- Implements physician orders
- Administers medications
- Starts IVs
- Performs treatments, procedures and special tests
- Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests
- Assesses and evaluates patient needs
- 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 include:
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program
- Current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
Salary Range: $ 36.73 - $ 60.93