RN - Per Diem, Endocrinology & Podiatry Office

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Med Health System is seeking a patient-centered Registered Nurse to join its Community Endocrine Office in Albany, New York. The office provides a friendly, team-oriented environment focused on efficient and compassionate patient care. Under the direction of a practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP), and under 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’ clinic visits and specific care plans. The RN works effectively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. The position requires access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information. Employees must access only the minimum information necessary for assigned duties, limit use or disclosure to what is necessary for the intended purpose, and make reasonable efforts to protect information from unauthorized access or modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Certification in a specialty, preferably in an 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 patients’ medical, surgical, and social histories, as well as focused physical assessments related to the clinic visit and procedures.
Administer medications and treatments in the clinic under the direction of a physician or APP.
Participate in specialty-related in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a physician or APP, and document results in the EHR.
Review and triage incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals, and facilitate patient callbacks as needed.
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 medical assistants according to licensure.
Follow Albany Med’s regulatory agency and internal compliance policies, including requirements of The Joint Commission.
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 visits and overall health and wellness.