Clinical Nurse II, Rehab
Albany Med Health System
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Job Description
About the Role of Clinical Nurse II, Rehab at Albany Med Health System
The Clinical Nurse II contributes to creating a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families, and colleagues at Albany Med Health System. This role involves recognizing and appreciating the value of each employee's contribution to the Mission's success.
Department/Unit
Inpatient Rehab - E8
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Salary Range
$83,200.00 - $93,184.00
Key Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- 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.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Minimum 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.
- Obtain and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- 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.
Important Information Regarding Data Access
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.
Key skills/competency
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Diagnostic Interpretation
- Care Planning
- Emergency Care
- Clinical Judgment
- BLS Certification
- Communication Skills
- Quality Improvement
How to Get Hired at Albany Med Health System
- Research Albany Med Health System's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Clinical Nurse II, Rehab: Highlight specific experiences in inpatient rehabilitation, Med-Surg, or progressive care, emphasizing skills like medication administration and care planning.
- Prepare for skill-based interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience implementing physician orders, managing patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a clinical setting.
- Emphasize your commitment to quality: During interviews, demonstrate your knowledge of quality improvement principles and how you apply them to enhance patient outcomes or efficiency.
- Highlight communication and teamwork: Share instances where your excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills positively impacted patient care or team collaboration.
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