RN - Pediatric Endocrinology Office

Albany Medical Health System•Albany, NY

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Pediatric Endocrinology division located in Albany, NY is seeking a dynamic RN to join and be part of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center team. We offer a friendly team-oriented work environment centered on efficient, compassionate patient care. The Ambulatory RN may provide direct patient care, patient triage, assessment, planning and evaluation of a patient's specific care. The Ambulatory RN collaborates with other members of the Pediatric Endocrinology Care Team to provide comprehensive care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus. The RN will triage patient phone calls and collaborate follow up. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills are a must. The RN Ambulatory assists with patient teaching for patients with Type I Diabetes and Endocrine disorders and provides support and advocacy for all patients within the Pediatric Endocrine division. Under the direction of the practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the Nurse Manager (RN) and/or Nurse Supervisor (RN), the RN may provide direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing and evaluating of a patient's specific care plan and clinic visit. Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Requirements

NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
Associate's degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required; Baccalaureate degree preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years clinical RN experience in pediatrics or critical care/emergency nursing preferred
Current BLS certification required- obtained upon hire
Excellent customer service
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.
Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses
Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Working Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Teams platforms
Experience with electronic health record preferred - EPIC

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Obtains and accurately record patient's vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
Obtains and documents a patient's history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure
Administers medications and treatments to patients in clinic, under the direction of a physician or APP
Participates in in-office procedure, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP and documents results in EHR
Performs review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests and pharmacy renewals; facilitates call-backs to patients as necessary
Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State and National Quality data metrics
Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA
Adheres to AMC's regulatory agency (The Joint Commission) and internal compliance policies
Orientation and education of newly hired staff
Completes continuous/annual education related to Clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practices
Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness