RN - Per Diem, Endocrinology & Podiatry Office

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

2d•$85,280 - $132,184•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Med Health System is seeking a patient-centered Registered Nurse for its Community Endocrine Office in Albany, New York. The office offers a friendly, team-oriented environment focused on efficient and compassionate patient care. Under the direction of a 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, and planning, direction, and evaluation of patients’ care plans and clinic visits. The RN works effectively with a team of multispecialty professionals. The role includes providing patient education, administering medications and treatments, assisting with specialty-related procedures, and managing incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals. The RN also contributes to quality metrics, supports staff orientation and education, and maintains knowledge of current clinic practices through ongoing education. The position may involve access to sensitive patient and organizational information; employees must follow need-to-know and minimum-necessary access principles and protect information from unauthorized access or modification.

Requirements

Associate 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 Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to administer medications by all routes and calculate medication doses.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately record patients’ vital signs and report abnormal values to the treating provider.
Obtain and document patients’ medical, surgical, and social histories and focused physical assessments as appropriate to the clinic visit and procedures.
Administer medications and treatments in the clinic under the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider.
Participate in office procedures related to the clinic specialty under physician or advanced practice provider direction and supervision, and document results in the EHR.
Review and triage incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals; arrange patient callbacks as needed.
Facilitate use of resources to support patient outcomes and contribute to facility, New York State, and national quality data metrics.
Delegate appropriate tasks to licensed practical nurses and/or medical assistants within their licensure.
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 visits and overall health and wellness.
Protect sensitive information according to applicable policies and need-to-know and minimum-necessary principles.