Clinical Nurse III: C8: Post Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Valley Falls
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: Post Cardiothoracic Surgery - C8 Work Shift:
Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $76,396.32 -
$126,730.61 Hourly Range: $36.73 - $60.93 An opportunity to join a
high-functioning, dedicated team committed to excellent quality
patient care. The post cardiothoracic surgical unit is a specialty
unit consisting of patients receiving cardiac surgery, thoracic
surgery, cardiac catheterization, structural heart interventional
procedures, electrophysiology procedures, and patients that require
a higher level of telemetry monitoring. If you are eager to learn,
pay close attention to detail, are dedicated to high quality
patient care, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the unit
for you! We offer room to grow in your nursing practice and welcome
all to apply, from new RN graduates to experienced RNs looking to
expand their skill set. Advanced skills preferred but not required:
Cardiac rhythm interpretation and management, familiarity with
vasoactive & antiarrhythmic medications, and management of chest
tubes. 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.
Minimum 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 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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