RN - Per Diem, Endocrinology Office

Albany Medical Center • Bridgeville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Endocrinology Office, working Per Diem, will operate under the direction of the practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (RN). This role involves providing direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing, and evaluating a patient’s specific care plan and clinic visit. The RN will collaborate effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required.
• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.
• Familiar with computer software.
• Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Outpatient setting preferred.
• Experience in Cardiology preferred.
• Experience with electronic health record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records 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 procedures, 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.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree