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Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York

Clinical Nurse II:Medical/Surgical Hospitalist (M4)- 36 hrs/wk, Nights

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$96k

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Job Description

Department/Unit

Medical Surgical Hospitalist M4

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range

$85,280.00 - $95,513.60

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse implements physician orders, administers medications, and performs clinical procedures while maintaining a compassionate environment. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, interpreting diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the nursing team to develop and execute care plans.

Requirements

The role requires a qualified nurse capable of managing patient care, administering treatments, and adhering to company policies and healthcare regulations. Candidates must demonstrate sound nursing judgment and the ability to guide ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication AdministrationIV InsertionDiagnostic Test InterpretationClinical AssessmentPatient MonitoringCare PlanningDocumentationCollaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 12 employers

3
<$260k
4
$260k-295k
7
$300k
4
$330k-365k
4
$365k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,096 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.