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Who We Are

As the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system covering northeastern New York and western New England, Albany Med Health System is uniquely situated. The breadth of care it provides is equal to the depth, allowing patients to access local care from the doctors they know and trust, while still receiving the specialized services provided by a region-wide healthcare provider. With so many care options, it’s no wonder that Albany Med nursing jobs are in demand, with NPs, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs working from the mid-Hudson Valley to the North Country. Read on to find out what makes Albany Med careers different from the rest.

The Albany Med Health System includes four hospitals, each of which have roots dating back to the 19th century. But what makes Albany Med unique is that it also includes Albany Medical College, as well as the region’s second-largest home health agency, Albany Med Health System Visiting Nurses. That’s just one reason why the system provides such a wide array of career options for nursing professionals. There are opportunities to work in:

Critical care
Emergency, trauma, and pre-hospital services
Medicine and rehabilitation services
Inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
Perioperative services
Pre- and post-surgical services
Women and children's services

So no matter if you are an RN looking for your next opportunity in the ICU, a CNA who loves to work in L&D, or a pediatric NP, there are Albany Med jobs waiting for you to explore.

Albany Med Nursing Jobs Benefits

Albany Med Health System recognizes that benefits are key to the well-being of its nurses and other medical professionals. That’s why it strives to offer benefit plans that showcase choice and value, with an array of services that support the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of all team members. Key benefits of Albany Med jobs may include:

Earned time off (holiday, vacation, personal, and sick time)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans, including pension and 403(b)
Tuition reimbursement program
Employer-paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
Disability benefits
Free access to on-site fitness center
Discounts on programs and services

Why Choose Albany Med Nursing Jobs?

Albany Med knows that nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. Guided by evidence-based knowledge and enabled by their skill and passion for caring, Albany Med nurses are able to answer any challenge put to them. That’s why Albany Med Health System is committed to providing competitive wages, a supportive environment, team spirit, and a commitment to its employees. Want to be part of something greater? Watch this video to learn more.

Recent Jobs

Full-time

Nurse Case Manager: Full Time, DAYS

apartment Albany Medical Center location_onAlbany, NY

Department/Unit: Care Management/Social Work Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04 The Case Manager is accountable to facilitate the interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient care for assigned service line across the continuum of care. The Case Manager works proactively with the Quality Improvement Teams, patient care standards, and utilization management to coordinate the appropriate use of resources to achieve maximum clinical and financial outcomes. The Case Manager participates in maintaining quality care and performance improvement through leadership, problem solving, decision making, and outcome measurement. The Case Manager functions as a resource for the health care team, community, patient/significant others/family and payers by functioning as a clinician, consultant, advocate and educator for assigned service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists the admission MD and or designated physician and the interdisciplinary teams in assuring coordination of care across the continuum of care in the hospital pre and post-op. Proactively monitor patients' clinical process through /patient care standards and evidence-based guidelines to ensure timely, appropriate interventions that achieve optimal patient outcomes within appropriate LOS and financial constraints. Provides collaborative care management with the primary nurse in assessing for discharge planning needs, coordinating appropriate resources and evaluating effectiveness of the discharge plan. The discharge planning process needs to begin on admission. Collaborates with the health care team and appropriate department in the management of care across the continuum of care, including pre-admission, discharge, post-discharge, planning length of stay, and utilization of resources. Utilizes own special body of knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to provide leadership and guidance to the health care team in formulating an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care to include: pre-hospitalization, acute hospital care, discharge education, transition to home and use of community resources. Facilitates and participates in health care team care conference for patients with complex problems. Facilitates patient and family education and the discharge process to promote continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates experience in the referral process and use of community resources. Reviews data from admission screening to clarify admission diagnosis, establish appropriate length of stay, and identify any potential outliers and determine appropriateness of admission based on institutional standards and evidence-based guidelines. Contacts payer source to confirm/negotiate benefits and provide concurrent reviews. Identifies capitated patients to determine appropriate utilization of series and coordinates post hospital care using defined standards. Identifies high-risk patients based on clinical and financial criteria for collaboration with patient financial services to problem-solve available resources. Ensures that appropriate medical/legal documentation is contained in patient's records. Complies with regulations established by third party payers including but not limited to notices of non- coverage reinstatement and continued stay. Collaborates with the health care team in implementing strategies to reduce length of stay/resource consumption to optimize patient health status for an assigned service patient. Assesses educational needs and provides learning opportunities for health care professionals relevant to particular cases and selected patient care groups. Collaborates with case management leadership to compile and report aggregate variances and data for specific patient care services. Communicates and analyzes aggregate variances with members of the health care team and develops strategies for variance reduction. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - preferred but not required 3 years of clinical experience in an assigned service - required Recent experience in case management, utilization management and/or discharge planning/home care in a high volume, acute care hospital - preferred Demonstrates effective communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. Assertive and creative in problem solving, critical thinking skills, systems planning and patient care management. Self-directed with the ability to adapt in a changing environment. Basic knowledge of computer systems with skills applicable to utilization review process. RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire - required Certified Case Manager and PRI Upon Hire - preferred not required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

LPN

Full-time

LPN I - Urology: 40 hrs/ week

apartment Albany Medical Center location_onAlbany, NY

Department/Unit: HBD - Surgery Urology Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06 Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice coordinator, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers Essential Duties and Responsibilities Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs Documents components of patient’s history Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing Prescription call-backs per scope of practice Preps patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues Qualifications High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required Previous experience in a patient care setting - preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting. LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

CNA

Med-Surg

Part-time

Patient Care Associate: Medical/Surgical Hospitalist -M4 36 hrs/ week Night Shift

apartment Albany Medical Center location_onAlbany, NY

Department/Unit: Medical Surgical Hospitalist M4 Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $37,440.00 - $48,672.00 The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Material's Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring 11 observation. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. They assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output. Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team. Participates in care planning and the nursing report process. Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed. Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices. Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Demonstrates standard and transmission, based precautions and infection control techniques. Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN. Documents all care in the patient record. Qualifications High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent - required less than 1 year experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course - preferred experience as a paramedic, emergency technician - preferred Basic knowledge of medical terminology (Medium proficiency) Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Outpatient

Full-time

RN-Ambulatory

apartment Albany Medical Center location_onAlbany, NY

$83,200 - $128,960 / YEAR

Department/Unit: HBD - Maternal-Fetal Practice Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $128,960.00 Our Ob/Gyn outpatient practice located in Albany, NY is seeking an RN to join our dynamic Women's Health team! We offer a friendly team-oriented work environment centered on efficient, compassionate patient care. We are looking for a candidate excited to provide compassionate and capable patient and clinician support for outpatient procedures and other needed care. Under the Supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager, the RN provides nursing support to primary and subspecialty providers. This is demonstrated using the nursing process to work collaboratively with the health-care team in planning, directing, providing and evaluating patient care. The RN is defined within the department to provide patient care, triage, consultation and referral among team members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: • Completes organized and quality documentation as required by the department. • Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes (case management). • Provides age-appropriate direct patient care from the preparation of patients through the end of the office visit and all tasks in between including diagnostics, venipuncture, administration of medications, assisting with procedures, and assistance of physicians as needed. Cases anticipated to be performed include hysteroscopies, cystoscopies, excision of vulvar lesions, insertion and removal of IUDs, endometrial biopsies and first trimester terminations and miscarriage management. • Performs telephone triage including coordination of care and documentation. • Schedules tests and procedures as indicated within the division and obtains prior authorizations as needed. • Works with other departments inside and outside of AMC to coordinate multidisciplinary care • Participates in the patient throughput process in the clinic as indicated and needed (including vital signs, updating medical records, performing diagnostic procedures, assisting the physician and practitioners, facilitating teaching, end of appointment coordination of care) • Works with division physicians, administrative staff, and Nurse Manager to assure compliance with regulatory conditions and policies and procedures • Delegates daily tasks to appropriate clinical staff and ensures completion of tasks • Reviews and triages incoming test results as indicated within the division Minimum Qualifications: • Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required • NYS current RN licensure is required • Previous nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting or at least 1 year of nursing experience obtained outside an ambulatory care setting • Procedural sedation, operating room, Labor & Delivery, Ob/Gyn, or Maternity Services experience is preferred but not required · BLS Required · ACLS required to be obtained after hire 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

LPN

Pediatric

Full-time

LPN - General Pediatrics Office

apartment Albany Medical Center location_onAlbany, NY

$51,755.37 - $77,633.06 / YEAR

Department/Unit: HBD - General Pediatrics Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06 Salary Range: $27.00/hr. - $37.32/hr. LPN – Full Time General Pediatrics Office Work schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm, with Saturday rotation 8:00am - 12:00pm Albany, NY We have an exciting opportunity for an LPN to join our General Pediatrics office! Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, Attending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice coordinator, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signs Documents components of patient’s history Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing Prescription call-backs per scope of practice Preps patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues Qualifications: High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required Previous experience in a patient care setting - preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting. LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. 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. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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