RN-Ambulatory NE Pediatric Infectious Disease

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

116d • $83,200 - $128,960

About The Position

Our Pediatric Infectious Disease practice located in Albany is seeking an RN to join and be part of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center. We offer a friendly team oriented work environment centered on efficient compassionate patient care. The RN will work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Associate's degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required.
• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certification in specialty, Ambulatory setting preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.
• Familiar with computer software.
• Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic health record preferred.
• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty, Ambulatory setting preferred.
• Experience with electronic health record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient's vital signs; report abnormal values to treating provider.
• Obtain and document a patient's history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure.
• Administer medications and treatments to patients in clinic, under the direction of a physician or APP.
• Participate in in-office procedures, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP and document results in EHR.
• Perform review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests and pharmacy renewals; facilitate call-backs to patients as necessary.
• Facilitate the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State and National Quality data metrics.
• Delegate tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA.
• Adhere to AMC's regulatory agency (The Joint Commission) and internal compliance policies.
• Orient and educate newly hired staff.
• Complete continuous/annual education related to Clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practices.
• Provide education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree