Department/Unit:Education And DevelopWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12Salary range will be prorated based on hours worked.The Education Specialist is expected to utilize their knowledge and skills to accomplish the goals of the organization. The Education Specialist achieves this goal through the roles of educator, performance consultant, and leader in collaboration with members of the Hospital, the Center, and the community.Hours:Monday-Friday, 08:00-4:30pm with occasional off-shift and weekend rotation to support educational needs of AMC.• Supports preceptors in developing orientation programs for new Staff.• Responsible for staff orientation and continued development.• Demonstrate principles of conflict resolution and promote consensus building.• Represents Case Management/Social Work at organizational committee meetings as directed• Serves as AMC Liaison with executive leadership interfacing with continuum of care providers and public agencies including: SNF Administrators, vendors, CHHAs, LDSS-APS/CPS, NYS-OMH, OPWDD, MHLS among other regulatory agencies• Interprets laws, policies, operational procedures and objectives. Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.• Assists in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring processes in relations to those standard• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in CMS, DOH, OMH, OPWDD laws and regulations pertaining to access, delivery, transition and financing across the continuum of care.• Expertise in entitlement eligibility, managed care, guardianship, immigration and naturalization laws.• Ensures efficient and effective service provision within regulatory and professional standards.Minimum Qualifications:• Master’s Degree (MS-Nursing strongly preferred).• Board Certification in relevant specialty- strongly preferred.• A Master’s Degree in Social Work with State licensure or Master’s degree in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Education with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, or a Master’s degree in an allied health field from an accredited institution required.•3 - 5 years of direct critical care experience preferred• Experience in the field of Clinical Social Work or Nursing with experience in Case Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning.• BLS Certification.• Demonstrated clinical competency in a nursing or allied health specialty. Previous experience in education program development and teaching preferred.• Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally.• Ability to read and analyze documents.• Ability to listen well, to engage in interactive dialogues with others, and facilitate communication among groups.• Effective organizational, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, computer skills, strong leadership and team building skills.The Education Specialist provides leadership and direction to support high performing staff through the development of educational activities that meet the needs of the nursing organization.Principal Position ResponsibilitiesThe Education Specialist is responsible for leading in the design and development of systems that support staff involvement in practice, research, education,and quality decisions; promoting a collaborative environment where nurses practice at the highest level of licensure. This position is responsible for participating in the design, development and implementation of orientation and continuing education programs for individuals and groups within the nursing organization. The educational outcomes of programming are evaluated and linked to the quality process and patient care outcomes.Ideal Candidate will have Pediatric nursing experience. Candidates without pediatric experience can still apply and may be consideredThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Job SummaryThe Nurse Educator-RNC provides clinical education to nursing staff, students and others in order to meet orientation and continuing education needs. Serves as a resource by mentoring staff and monitoring/evaluating clinical competencies to assure the highest quality clinical outcomes and safety. Acts as a role model to all staff.Core Job ResponsibilitiesA Nurse Educator is a highly experienced, registered nurse who uses their knowledge, skills and expertise to provide clinical education and professional development to nursing staff and students.Participates in educational programs for the staff, students, and the nursing facility. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues through innovative programs in both a classroom setting and on the nursing units. Works collaboratively with the Nursing Leadership to assess the educational needs of staff.Participates in individualized orientation and evaluates the employee’s progress towards achievement of competency. Ensures that new employees are scheduled for facility and/or unit-specific mandatory programs. Documents progress and competency per policy and addresses issues in collaboration with the Director of Education and Nurse Leadership.Assesses the practice of nursing staff and students in their assigned area through direct observation, chart reviews and participation in quality monitors. Participates in the development of plans to educate staff based on identified needs to ensure that safe, high quality patient care is consistently delivered.Conducts classes and/or provides individualized instruction.May work with Nurse Leadership to implement individualized employee improvement or development plans. Tracks the progression and achievement of competency. Presents results and new or revised action plans to Department Manager when indicated.Participates in investigating concerns of nursing practice and keeps current in the latest research in area of expertise.Creates an environment that optimizes patient/resident safety and the quality of care being delivered to our patients/residents. Provides clear and constructive feedback to educate in an effective manner. Works as a direct care RN as appropriate to ensure they keep current with patient care techniques and to help create a sense of teamwork, transparency and understanding of what the direct patient care nurse jobs entail.Participates in the development of standards of nursing care practice through participation in assigned committees and workgroups. Works collaboratively with other health care professionals and departments.Maintains a high standard of professional responsibility and performance as well as encourages the development of skills in members of the nursing staff.Supports and role models the policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of excellent care and customer service meets or exceeds patient/resident expectations. Ensures the delivery of compassionate patient centered care that addresses patient and family needs and concerns in a timely manner.Complies with all MVHS and RNC training and competency requirements.Functions as a Nurse Aide Trainee Program (NATP) Instructor and will act as a Practical Trainer for the NATP as needed. Is knowledgeable of NATP requirements as outlined in 42 CFR 483.152. May not supervise more than eight (8) trainees during the supervised clinical training portion of the training program.Perform related duties as required.Education/Experience RequirementsREQUIRED:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with 1 year in a long term care setting.Must have completed a professionally recognized course for teaching adults or supervising nurse aides to function as the NATP Coordinator and Instructor, or must be able to complete the course within 60 days of hire and prior to the start of a new NATP class.PREFERRED:BSN in nursing.Licensure/Certification RequirementsREQUIRED:Valid and unrestricted registered nursing license in NY State.PREFERRED:AHA BLS and/or ACLS Instructor certification.Certification in area of specialty.DisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job DetailsReq Id 93598Department NURSING ADMINISTRATIONShift DaysShift Hours Worked 8.50FTE 1Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-LONG TERM CAREEmployee Status A1 - Full-TimeUnion Non-UnionPay Range $29.00 - $49.06

Department/Unit:Perioperative PRNWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12Position will focus on education of current staff and orientation of new staff. The position includes auditing, and is part of the leadership team.Salary Range $71,547.00 - $118,053QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.EDUCATION:A Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Must hold current New York State Registered Nurse registration and certification or eligible for licensure in New York State. EXPERIENCE:Demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in specialty area.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrated effective leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions. Utilizes problem-solving and decision making skills. Coaches and mentors staff. Researches and develops specialty specific practice standards and communicates them to other staff in their area of specialty.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to identify problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information).The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job requires as an essential function that the majority of the time the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Job SummaryThe Nurse Educator assesses the educational needs of nursing staff, students and others in order to plan and deliver orientation and continuing education. Serves as a resource by mentoring staff and monitoring/evaluating clinical competencies to assure the highest quality clinical outcomes and safety. Participates in committees to facilitate and reinforce the implementation of evidence based care. Ensures that nurses are in full compliance with regulatory standards. Acts as a role model to all staff.Core Job ResponsibilitiesPlans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs for the staff, the hospital and the community. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues through innovative programs in both a classroom setting and on the nursing units. Works collaboratively with the Nursing Leadership to assess the educational needs of staff.Identifies the orientation needs of new employees, plans individualized orientation and evaluates the employee’s progress towards achievement of competency. Ensures that new employees are scheduled for hospital and/or unit-specific mandatory programs. Documents progress and competency per policy and addresses issues in collaboration with the Nurse Leadership.Assesses the practice of nursing staff and students in their assigned area through direct observation, chart reviews and participation in quality monitors. Develops plans to educate staff based on identified needs to ensure that safe, high quality patient care is consistently delivered.Conducts classes and/or provides individualized instruction. Develops objectives and course outlines for unit in-service programs.May work with Nurse Leadership to develop and implement individualized employee improvement or development plans. Tracks the progression and achievement of competency. Presents results and new or revised action plans to Department Manager when indicated.Investigates problems of nursing practice and keeps current in the latest research in area of expertise.Works necessary shifts and creates an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors. Provides clear and constructive feedback to educate in an effective manner.Participates in the development of standards of nursing care practice through participation in assigned committees and workgroups. Works collaboratively with other health care professionals and departments.May provide direct patient care to select patients. Assists and guides staff in providing quality nursing care.Maintains a high standard of professional responsibility and performance as well as encourages the development of skills in members of the nursing staff.Supports and role models the policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of excellent care and customer service meets or exceeds patient expectations. Ensures the delivery of compassionate patient centered care that addresses patient and family needs and concerns in a timely manner.Complies with all MVHS and department training and competency requirements.Perform related duties as required.Education/Experience RequirementsRequired: BSNMinimum 2 years in area of specialty.Preferred:Master’s degree in NursingLicensure/Certification RequirementsRequired:Valid and unrestricted NY State nursing license.Preferred:AHA BLS and/or ACLS Instructor certification.Certification in area of specialtyDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job DetailsReq Id 91250Department INTENSIVE CARE UNITShift DaysShift Hours Worked 8.00FTE 1.00Work Schedule SALARIED GENERALEmployee Status A1 - Full-TimeUnion 2004 - NYSNAPay Range $73,087-$116,940 Yearly

Department/Unit:HBD - OBGYN GeneralistWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12The Nurse Educator may provide direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing and evaluating of a patient’s specific care plan and clinic visit. The Nurse Educator collaborates with other members of the OB/GYN Departmental Care Team to implement, track and develop staff training and development. The Nurse Educator independently implements planned educational activities in accordance with departmental priorities and targeted for orientation, in-service, governing body requirements and continuing education. The Nurse Educator acts as a clinical lead to onsite nursing staff in absence of an onsite Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Manager.Minimum Qualifications: Education:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or currently enrolled in BSN program)Licensure, Certification & Registration:Licensed Registered Professional NurseMaintains current BLS certification and seeks BLS Instructor Certification within one-year of hire.Experience:Demonstrated clinical competency in a OBGYN nursing.Previous experience in educational program development and teaching preferred.Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and should be at a level that enhances the patient experience. This job requires as an essential function that most of the time the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:Perioperative PRNWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12Position will focus on education of current staff and orientation of new staff. The position includes auditing, and is part of the leadership team.Salary Range $71,547.00 - $118,053QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.EDUCATION:A Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Must hold current New York State Registered Nurse registration and certification or eligible for licensure in New York State. EXPERIENCE:Demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in specialty area.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrated effective leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions. Utilizes problem-solving and decision making skills. Coaches and mentors staff. Researches and develops specialty specific practice standards and communicates them to other staff in their area of specialty.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to identify problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information).The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job requires as an essential function that the majority of the time the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:Stroke CenterWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$60,367.47 - $90,551.20The Stroke Coordinator reports to the Assistant Vice President [AVP] of Medicine and Behavior Health and takes direction from the Stroke Coordinator and holds a key clinical position within the division. In collaboration with the AVP and the Stroke Coordinator assumes the responsibility of coordinating and articulating the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the Medical Center, Nursing Service and Perioperative Nursing into effective action. They serve as unit-based stroke clinician and act as a liaison to clinical staff, physicians, support staff and others involved in promoting patient outcomes across the continuum.• Educates and navigates patients and their families, explaining the role of the care coordinator, Navigator and Stroke program, providing educational information for all phases of care and expected outcomes including patient/family's role and responsibilities in enhancing their own recovery.• Monitors delivery of care by completing patient rounds, documenting care, identifying progress towards desired care outcomes; intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care, reviewing the care plan with the patient/family in conjunction with the direct care providers and interacting with involved departments to negotiate and expedite scheduling and completion of test procedures and consults, preventing care delays.• Oversees patient care by acting as a liaison to the patient care team, participating in interdisciplinary rounds and other meetings; coordinating information and care requirements with other care providers, resolving issues/pathway variances that could affect smooth care progression, fostering peer support and providing education to the multidisciplinary team regarding the hospitalization process.• Participates in discharge planning assisting with identification and resolution of the barriers to discharge in collaboration with social work, utilization management, home health care, care team and family to facilitate timely discharge.• Responsible for follow up post discharge telephone calls to patients/families and post discharge provider communication.• Develops tools to facilitate the Stroke Program including patient/staff education tools, protocols, procedures and guidelines.• Reviews literature, staying up to date on evidence-based practice of the stroke program.• Monitors/audits compliance to stroke protocols, provides date to Stroke Coordinator and care team.• Makes recommendations regarding interventions to improve patient care and outcomes.Qualifications and Ideal CharacteristicsRegistered nurse with a current license in New York State.Bachelor's degree required.Master’s degree preferred.Demonstrated clinical competence and knowledge in the specialty area.Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal.5-7 years of Stroke, Neurology or Critical Care experience requiredThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:HBD - General Gynecology PracticeWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$60,028.00 - $99,023.00Salary range: Min $68,640 - Max $99,023Registered Nurse (RN)Ob/Gyn Office – Albany, NYWork schedule: Three days per week 8-4:30pm Our Ob/Gyn outpatient practice located in Albany, NY is seeking an RN to join our dynamic Women's Health team! We offer a friendly team-oriented work environment centered on efficient, compassionate patient care.Part time RN position within the department of OB/GYN. To include telephone triage, rooming pts and performing NSTsUnder the Supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager, the RN provides nursing support to primary and subspecialty providers. This is demonstrated using the nursing process to work collaboratively with the health-care team in planning, directing, providing and evaluating patient care. The RN is defined within the department to provide patient care, triage, consultation and referral among team members.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:• Completes organized and quality documentation as required by the department.• Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes (case management).• Provides age appropriate direct patient care from the preparation of patients through the end of the office visit and all tasks in between including diagnostics, venipuncture, administration of medications, and assistance of physicians as needed.• Performs telephone triage including coordination of care and documentation.• Schedules tests and procedures as indicated within the division and obtains prior authorizations as needed.• Works with other departments inside and outside of AMC to coordinate multidisciplinary care• Participates in the patient throughput process in the clinic as indicated and needed (including vital signs, updating medical records, performing diagnostic procedures, assisting the physician and practitioners, facilitating teaching, end of appointment coordination of care)• Works with division physicians, administrative staff and Nurse Manager to assure compliance with regulatory conditions and policies and procedures• Delegates daily tasks to appropriate clinical staff and ensures completion of tasks• Reviews and triages incoming test results as indicated within the divisionMinimum Qualifications:• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required• NYS current RN licensure is required• Previous nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting or at least 1 year of nursing experience obtained outside an ambulatory care setting• NST and/or Fetal Heart Monitoring training/certificates are highly desired• Labor & Delivery, Ob/Gyn, or Maternity Services experience is preferred but not requiredThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:HBD - OBGYN GeneralistWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$78,773.63 - $122,099.12The Nurse Educator may provide direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing and evaluating of a patient’s specific care plan and clinic visit. The Nurse Educator collaborates with other members of the OB/GYN Departmental Care Team to implement, track and develop staff training and development. The Nurse Educator independently implements planned educational activities in accordance with departmental priorities and targeted for orientation, in-service, governing body requirements and continuing education. The Nurse Educator acts as a clinical lead to onsite nursing staff in absence of an onsite Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Manager.Minimum Qualifications: Education:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or currently enrolled in BSN program)Licensure, Certification & Registration:Licensed Registered Professional NurseMaintains current BLS certification and seeks BLS Instructor Certification within one-year of hire.Experience:Demonstrated clinical competency in a OBGYN nursing.Previous experience in educational program development and teaching preferred.Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and should be at a level that enhances the patient experience. This job requires as an essential function that most of the time the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:Cardio Pulmonary Surgery - D2NWork Shift:Staffing Options Program (United States of America)Salary Range:$0.00 - $0.00Hourly range: $43.50 /hr. - $48.50/hr.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, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.• 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.• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.Qualifications • Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills• 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.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.