Registered Nurse (RN)-Physician Practice
About The Position
At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse-Physician Practice to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll organize and administer individualized, professional patient care to patients of a primary care practice. You will Provide nursing care as directed by the provider and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the state Nurse Practice Act. Provides clinical leadership to other members of the care team and creates a caring and healing environment where patients and their family are the center of the care process.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed to practice in New York State
- Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
- Effective interpersonal communication and telephone skills
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to give, take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
- Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
- Proficient in the use of computers for e-mail and electronic medical records as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: During patient visit, assesses patient's physical/psycho-social status, reviews medications and confirms medication reconciliation as appropriate. Obtains vital signs, height, and weight. Provides results of assessment to provider and documents findings in the patient's medical record. Analyzes relevant data and integrates assessment results into care planning, goals and outcomes.
- Patient Care: Collaborates with the provider to formulate and implement a plan of care as appropriate based on assessment and diagnosis. Refers patients to case manager/social worker to ensure access to additional services and resources. Assures consistency in standards of care and the provision of care meets all applicable joint commission standards to ensure patient safety. Triages calls from patients, family members and community health providers. Engages in relationship based care to create a caring and healing environment. Advocates for patients and families.
- Communication: Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive and population/age specific. Language barriers and sensory and cognitive deficits are accommodated as needed. Communicates information to the provider that is pertinent, timely and concise. Manages conflict among other team members in a direct and effective manner.
- Patient Education: Provides information to patient/family with consideration to individual needs. Assesses for barriers to learning and motivation. Consults with other members of the care team to enhance patient and family education. Participates in developing patient education materials. Reviews patient educational materials with patients and their families. Provides patients with appropriate teaching materials resource booklets.
- Clinical Leadership: Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice and abilities of other clinical care staff (LPNs, medical assistants, patient care coordinators). Actively participates in problem solving. Provides feedback to other members of the care team to enhance their education and knowledge. Coordinates care across the team. Conducts research as needed to respond to patient questions and concerns. Uses critical thinking skills to analyze data to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Assures staff practice within scope of practice.
- Documentation: Ensures all documentation is accurate and in compliance with institutional standards.
Benefits
- A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
- Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
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- Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
- Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
