Clinical Nurse II: Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monit Nights; Newgradswelcome

Department / Unit

Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5N

Night (United States of America)

$83,200.00 - $93,184.00

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. The 21-bed neurosciences unit provides level-1 care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, aneurysms, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, neuromuscular diseases and other neurologic diagnoses. Two patient beds require every-4-hour monitoring, and seven embedded Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) beds are for seizure-disorder patients admitted electively while their anti-convulsant medications are held and hard-wired to continuous EEG.

This enables physicians to localize seizure activity and determine candidacy for brain-mapping or surgical removal of seizure-causing brain tissue. The nurse-to-patient ratio for floor patients is typically 1:5.

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal regulations.
• Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs 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 while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program with a diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree.
• Must hold a current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and demonstrates ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient-care quality improvement.

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.