Procedural RN, OBGYN Outpatient Clinic

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient and clinician support at its Ob/Gyn outpatient practice in Albany, New York. The RN works under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager and supports primary and subspecialty providers. Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates 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 age-appropriate care throughout outpatient visits, from patient preparation through visit completion. Care includes diagnostics, venipuncture, medication administration, assistance with procedures and physicians, telephone triage, coordination of care, and documentation. Anticipated procedures include hysteroscopies, cystoscopies, excision of vulvar lesions, IUD insertion and removal, endometrial biopsies, and first-trimester terminations and miscarriage management. The RN also helps develop the clinic procedure space and protocols and coordinates care and clinic operations with colleagues and other departments.

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 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 patient preparation through the end of the office visit, including diagnostics, venipuncture, medication administration, procedure assistance, and assistance to physicians as needed.
Support anticipated procedures, including hysteroscopies, cystoscopies, excision of vulvar lesions, insertion and removal of IUDs, endometrial biopsies, and first-trimester terminations and miscarriage management.
Assist in developing the clinic procedure space and protocols.
Perform telephone triage, including coordination of care and documentation.
Schedule tests and procedures within the division and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with departments inside and outside Albany Med Health System.
Participate in clinic patient throughput, including taking vital signs, updating medical records, performing diagnostic procedures, assisting physicians and practitioners, facilitating teaching, and coordinating care at the end of appointments.
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 completion.
Review and triage incoming test results within the division.