Procedural RN, OBGYN Outpatient Clinic

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

17h•$85,280 - $132,184

About The Position

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to support its Ob/Gyn outpatient practice in Albany, New York. The RN provides nursing support to primary and subspecialty providers under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager. Using the nursing process, the RN works collaboratively with the health-care team to plan, direct, provide, and evaluate patient care, including patient care, triage, consultation, and referral among team members. The role provides compassionate patient and clinician support for outpatient procedures and other care. The RN delivers age-appropriate care from patient preparation through the end of the office visit, including diagnostics, venipuncture, medication administration, and assistance with procedures and physicians. Anticipated procedures include hysteroscopies, cystoscopies, excision of vulvar lesions, IUD insertion and removal, endometrial biopsies, first-trimester terminations, and miscarriage management. The RN also contributes to developing the clinic procedure space and protocols, coordinates care, and supports clinic operations and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, day-shift position. The listed salary range is $85,280 to $132,184. The employer is an equal opportunity employer. The role may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information; workforce members must follow need-to-know and minimum-necessary access principles and protect information from unauthorized access and modification.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a state-accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current New York State RN licensure.
Previous nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting, or at least one year of nursing experience obtained outside an ambulatory care setting.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required to be obtained after hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in procedural sedation, an operating room, Labor & Delivery, Ob/Gyn, or Maternity Services is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete organized, quality documentation as required by the department.
Facilitate use of resources to meet patient outcomes through case management.
Provide age-appropriate direct patient care from preparation through the end of the office visit, including diagnostics, venipuncture, medication administration, procedure assistance, and physician support.
Support outpatient procedures, including anticipated hysteroscopies, cystoscopies, excision of vulvar lesions, IUD insertion and removal, endometrial biopsies, first-trimester terminations, and miscarriage management.
Assist in developing the clinic procedure space and protocols.
Perform telephone triage, coordinate care, and document interactions.
Schedule tests and procedures within the division and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with departments inside and outside Albany Medical Center.
Participate in clinic patient throughput, including vital signs, medical-record updates, diagnostic procedures, provider assistance, patient teaching, and end-of-appointment care coordination.
Work with division physicians, administrative staff, and the Nurse Manager to support compliance with regulatory conditions, policies, and procedures.
Delegate daily tasks to appropriate clinical staff and ensure task completion.
Review and triage incoming test results within the division.