Weekend Matron - Albany Medical Center : Job Details

Department/Unit:Labor & Delivery - D6EWork Shift: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. 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.~ Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered .~ Applies sound nur sing judgment in patient care management decisions.~ Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.~ Collaborates with the nur sing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.~ Graduate of a professional academic nur sing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred~ Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care~ 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.Please note that this position has a weekend and holiday commitment.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. 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.