Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2
MSCCN - Albany, NY
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Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $93,184.00 Salary Range: $34.65 - $35.69 Colorectal Surgery & Urology: The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. Procedures performed on unit: Assist with chest tube insertion, central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter, indwelling catheters. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The nurse assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: u2022 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. u2022 Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. u2022 Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. u2022 Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. u2022 Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. u2022 Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. u2022 Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications: u2022 Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred u2022 Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license u2022 Obtains and maintains certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC u2022 Ability to improve job performance through continuing education 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: 2025-12-05