RN - Neurology Outpatient Practice

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

1d•$85,280 - $132,184

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse in the ambulatory Neurology setting provides care across the life span to individuals, families, caregivers, groups, populations, and communities. Care is delivered during face-to-face encounters or through telecommunication strategies and may involve establishing long-term patient care relationships. The nurse focuses on patient safety and quality of care through appropriate nursing interventions, including identifying patient needs, performing procedures, providing health education, advocating for patients, coordinating services, helping patients navigate the health care system, and evaluating outcomes. As a partner and adviser within the interdisciplinary team, the ambulatory care RN supports patients and families in managing their health care while respecting their culture, values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences. The role is based in Albany, New York, and works the day shift. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information. Workforce members must limit access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary to perform assigned duties and protect information from unauthorized access or modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a state-accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current New York State RN licensure.
At least 1 year of prior RN experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately record patient vital signs and report abnormal values to the treating provider.
Obtain and document patients’ medical, surgical, and social histories and focused physical assessments relevant to clinic visits and procedures.
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.
Facilitate use of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to facility, New York State, and national quality data metrics.
Delegate tasks as appropriate to the licensure of LPNs and/or MAs.
Adhere to 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 visit and overall health and wellness.
Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and following organizational policies and standards.