RN - General Surgery Office

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

2d•$85,280 - $132,184

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the General Surgery Office 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, planning, direction, and evaluation of a patient’s care plan and clinic visit. The RN works effectively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. The role includes recording vital signs and patient histories, conducting focused assessments, supporting check-in and scheduling, administering medications and treatments, participating in office procedures, reviewing and triaging test results and patient requests, and providing patient education and follow-up. The RN also supports quality metrics, delegates appropriate tasks to LPNs and/or MAs, follows regulatory and internal compliance policies, and helps orient and educate new staff. Ongoing specialty education is expected to maintain knowledge of current practices.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a state-accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current New York State RN licensure 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 by all routes and calculate medication doses.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately record patient vital signs, report abnormal values to the treating provider, and room patients according to departmental guidelines.
Obtain and document medical, surgical, and social histories and focused physical assessments related to the clinic visit and clinic procedures.
Assist with patient check-in.
Administer medications and treatments in the clinic under the direction of a physician or APP.
Participate in in-office procedures related to the clinic specialty under physician or APP direction and supervision, and document results in the EHR.
Review and triage incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals; facilitate patient call-backs as needed.
Assist with scheduling in-person and telehealth visits.
Participate in nurse visits, including medication review, education, and follow-up, and provide patient and parent education.
Facilitate use of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to facility, New York State, and national quality data metrics.
Delegate appropriate tasks to LPNs and/or MAs within their licensure.
Adhere to The Joint Commission requirements and internal compliance policies.
Orient and educate newly hired staff.
Complete ongoing and annual education related to the clinic specialty.
Educate patients about their visit and overall health and wellness.
Protect sensitive information by limiting access and use to the minimum necessary and following applicable policies and standards.