Nursing Jobs in Cohoes, NY
$55,895.80 - $83,843.71 / year
Department/Unit: Hematology/Oncology - D4E Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $55,895.80 - $83,843.71 The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of provider, registered nurse, or clinical care coordinator as prescribed by the New York State Practice Act. The LPN provides patient information to the health care team that influences the planning, provision, and evaluation of patient care. LPNs provide compassionate care that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and wishes. Under the direction of the RN or LIP, the LPN administers medications and vaccinations, observes, measures, records, and reports clinical data relating to a patient's health status. LPNs perform a variety of clinical procedures, such as urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes with verified training and competency documentation. LPNs provide emotional support and educational material to patients and their families. LPNs are responsible to supervise care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel, such as medical assistants, patient care associates and patient care technicians. LPNs may start an IV and administer blood products with recommendation of their manager and additional specialized training. No LPN, including LPN III, can assess central lines or response to medications and may not titrate medications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Code of Conduct The Licensed Practical Nurse will adhere to AMC Code of Conduct, including honesty, punctuality, confidentiality, and high ethical standards. Standards of Practice (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.) Health Measurement: Participates in the collection of holistic assessment data from multiple sources, under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed independent practitioner. Planning: Collaborates with the health care team to incorporate assessment data into development and revision of the plan of care. Caring Intervention: Demonstrates a caring and empathic approach to the safe, therapeutic, and individualized care of each patient Management of Care: Assists in the coordination and implementation of an individualized plan of care for patients and significant support person(s). Standards of Professional Performance Comply with the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and the scope of practice as outlined in the NYS Nurse Practice Act. Identify own strengths and limitations for the purpose of improving nursing performance. Demonstrate accountability for nursing care provided by self and/or directed to others. Function as an advocate for the health care consumer, maintaining confidentiality as required. Identify the impact of economic, political, social, cultural, spiritual, and demographic forces on the role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse in the delivery of healthcare. Serve as a positive role model within healthcare settings and the community. Patient Safety Supports a system that encourages the identification and analysis of errors and near misses in the context of a safety culture. Participates in departmental safety inspections to assure compliance with hospital safety standards as assigned. Is aware of and compliant with all hospital and regulatory agency safety goals and objectives as well as limitations of unlicensed assistive care. LPN III Upon successful completion of medication administration and other appropriate competencies, and successful completion of unit-based orientation, the LPN II may administer oral, rectal, IM, SC, otic, ophthalmic, inhaled, topical medications, and certain IV and intravesical medications per their scope of practice, training, and per Albany Med policies and protocols. To administer blood, the LPN must successfully complete and maintain education and annual competency requirements as outlined by Albany Med and NYSED. Upon verification of education, training, and competency, the RN may delegate to the LPN performing patient and unit identification and initiating transfusion of blood components, provided that the patient has received a transfusion of the same component during the during the current hospitalization. The practice of blood component administration by LPNs requires RN supervision as NYS Education Law does not permit LPNs to interpret or evaluate clinical data or make a patient assessment. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job‐related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications Vocational School Diploma Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse academic nursing program. - required minimum of 1 year of continuous experience as an LPN - required 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 in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. Able to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others. Ability to listen well, take direction and engage in interactive dialogues with others. Ability to read and interpret documents such as the patient record, safety rules and procedure documents. Articulates clear findings with staff and members of the patient care team. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Identifies problems, gathers data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure NYS 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 Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. $106,604.71 - $170,567.54 / year
Department/Unit: Coronary Care Unit - D2E Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $106,604.71 - $170,567.54 The Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility, accountability, and authority for the management of resources within the defined patient care area(s), The Nurse Manager utilizes the patient care framework that includes Total Quality Management, Shared Governance, and Primary nursing to assure patient care. The Nurse Manager utilizes organizational resources and demonstrates leadership behaviors that empower staff to deliver excellent patient care. In the absence of the Patient Care Service Director, will assume the responsibilities outlined in the Patient Care Service Director Job Description. • Provides proactive administrative and staff support in a patient centered environment. • Promotes center strategies that provides excellence in patient care. • Coordinates the flow of communication to maintain optimal unit/department operations. • Advocates for patients, families, and staff. • Supports lifelong learning , by using the organization’s established empowerment process. • Promotes fiscally responsible financial planning which is linked to Center goals. • Acts as a mentor and consultant to staff by incorporating the organization’s mission, vision, • and values to enhance patient satisfaction by anticipating and exceeding patients’ needs. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. $88,192 - $136,697.60 / year
Department/Unit: Critical Care Float Pool Work Shift: Float Pool_8_Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 Join the dynamic team in the Albany Medical Center Critical Care Float Pool today! An opportunity to gain and practice critical care skills in the following areas: Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Cardiovascular ICU , and our intermediate care ICU- the MSICU. RNs in the Critical Care Float pool also have the opportunity to gain additional competencies in Emergency Department care and neuro-progressive care areas. You will have the opportunity to work in all the Critical Care areas at the Region’s only Level I trauma center. Consider joining this dynamic, highly skilled Nursing team today! 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. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Job Description: • 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. • 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 maintain standards of professional nursing. Qualifications: • 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. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. $88,192 - $136,697.60 / year
Department/Unit: Maternal Special Care - D6N Work Shift: Weekend_Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 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. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. 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. 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 maintain standards of professional nursing. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.