Clinical Nurse III: E2; Psychiatry, Closed Unit

Department/Unit:
Psychiatry, Closed Unit‑E2.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America). Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $. Albany, NY.

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 RN is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. The RN 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.

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required by company policy and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient‑care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non‑occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over‑the‑counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains standards of professional nursing.

• 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.
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem‑solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

The Psychiatry Unit consists of 26 acute care beds serving patients ages 18‑93 with a primary psychiatric diagnosis of a major mood disorder or a type of psychotic process. An interdisciplinary treatment team provides interventions. The unit also offers milieu management, individual, group, and family interventions.

Access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including HIPAA‑protected health information and federal and New York State statutes, may be required. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.