Clinical Nurse III: SICU/Neuro ICU-36 hours/week, DAYS

Department/Unit: ICU-Surgical And Neuroscience - B2 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 At least 2 years ICU experience required, this is not a new grad position. The Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SICU and Neuro ICU) has a combined total of 30 intensive care beds designed to provide specialized care to the critically ill adult (14 and older) patient. The unit has a usual 50/50 split of patient population between the neuro and surgical patient population. The focus of care is includes patients with life-threatening conditions related to major elective and emergency surgical procedures, multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, stroke, seizure, sepsis/multi-organ system failure, hemodynamic instability and failure to wean. The SICU and Neuro ICU patient needs encompass but are not limited to comprehensive physical assessments, intensive monitoring, treatment of laboratory values, ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring. SICU-Neuro ICU nurses require the following skill set u2013 ICP monitoring via EVD or bolt, spinal drains/catheters, brain oxygen monitoring, Artic Sun therapy, continuous EEG, intra-arterial catheter, non-invasive cardiac output, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, reconstructive flap monitoring, and massive blood transfusion among others. Nursing will support the following on-unit procedures including placement of arterial lines, central lines, external ventricular drains and ICP monitors, SEPS drains, bedside bronchoscopy, abdominal washouts, tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, pigtail drains and others. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: u00b7 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. u00b7 Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. u00b7 Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. u00b7 Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. u00b7 Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. u00b7 Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. u00b7 Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. u00b7 Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications: u00b7 Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred. u00b7 Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license. u00b7 Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). u00b7 Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred. u00b7 Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. u00b7 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 Centeru200b 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 u201cneed to knowu201d 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.

Created: 2025-11-15