Clinical Nurse Specialist - Albany Medical Center : Job Details

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Albany Medical Center

Job Location : Fultonville,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-09T07:10:49Z

Job Description :

Department/Unit: Elective Orthopedics - B3W

Work Shift: Night

Salary Range: $72,072.00 - $74,229.26

Hourly Range: $34.65 - $35.69

The Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a compassionate and caring environment for patients and their families, as well as for colleagues. This position values each employee's contributions to the overall mission of excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement physician orders and administer medications; start IVs and perform necessary treatments and procedures in compliance with company policy and regulations.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions accurately.
  • Assess and evaluate patient needs and their responses to the care provided.
  • Utilize sound nursing judgment in managing patient care effectively.
  • Provide primary and emergency care for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
  • Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered by the physician.
  • Collaborate with the nursing team to develop comprehensive Plans of Care for all patients.
  • Guide and direct ancillary personnel while maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree).
  • Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is mandatory.
  • 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, prioritization, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and the ability to apply these in enhancing patient care quality.

Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This position may necessitate access to sensitive information related to Albany Medical Center, its patients, and partners. Employees are expected to ensure that information access is kept to a minimum and is strictly for performing assigned duties. All efforts consistent with corporate policies and standards will be made to protect this information from unauthorized access.

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