Clinical Nurse III

Job Summary

Department/Unit:
Infectious Disease Med/Surg Unit

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $

Hourly Range: $36.73 - $60.93

• Implements physician orders, administers medications and starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ 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 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) 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 techniques, and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.