RN - Per Diem, Pediatrics Office

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

1d•$85,280 - $132,184

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Department of Pediatrics within the Pediatrics Primary Care Initiative in Albany, New York. Under the direction of a practice physician and/or advanced practice provider and the supervision of a Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor, the RN may provide direct patient care, in-person and telephone triage, assessment, care planning, and evaluation of patients’ specific care plans and clinic visits. The RN works effectively with a multidisciplinary team. The role includes collecting and documenting vital signs, patient histories, and focused assessments; administering medications and treatments; assisting with specialty-related in-office procedures; triaging test results and patient requests; and educating patients about their visits and health and wellness. The RN also supports quality outcomes, delegates appropriate tasks to LPNs and/or MAs, complies with regulatory and internal policies, and contributes to staff orientation and ongoing professional education. The position is per diem. The listed salary range is $85,280 to $132,184.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a state-accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current New York State RN license to practice professional nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from physicians, patients, family members, and other employees.
Familiarity with computer software.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Ability to administer medications via all routes and calculate medication doses.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a specialty or ambulatory setting.
Experience with an electronic health record.

Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately record patients’ vital signs and report abnormal values to the treating provider.
Obtain and document medical, surgical, and social histories and focused physical assessments as appropriate to the clinic visit and procedure.
Administer medications and treatments in the clinic under the direction of a physician or APP.
Participate in specialty-related in-office procedures under physician or APP direction and supervision, and document results in the EHR.
Review and triage incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals, and facilitate patient callbacks as needed.
Facilitate the use of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to facility, New York State, and national quality metrics.
Delegate tasks that are appropriate to the licensure of LPNs and/or MAs.
Follow The Joint Commission regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies.
Orient and educate newly hired staff.
Complete ongoing and annual education related to the clinic specialty to maintain knowledge of current practices.
Educate patients about their clinic visit and health and wellness.