RN - Rheumatology Infusion Office, Latham NY

Albany Medical Center • Latham, NY

9d • $83,200 - $128,960 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time RN position in a Rheumatology Infusion Office located in Latham, NY. The role involves providing a variety of therapies for patients, including acute and chronic infusion procedures. It offers a unique opportunity to administer infusions, manage patient care, and work with a skilled staff in a fast-paced environment. The position may require floating between the Latham and Albany offices. The RN will work under the direction of a physician/APP and the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, providing direct patient care, performing infusion therapy, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), prior-authorization, assessment, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care plans. The role requires effective collaboration within a multi-specialty professional team.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
• Current ACLS and CPR certification required
• 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
• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty, Infusion Therapy setting preferred
• Experience with electronic health record preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Obtains and documents a patient’s history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure
• Administers medications and treatments to patients in clinic via infusion or other routes, under the direction of a physician or APP.
• Participates in in-office procedure, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP and documents results in EHR
• Performs review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests and pharmacy renewals; facilitates call-backs to patients as necessary
• Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State and National Quality data metrics
• Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory agency and internal compliance policies
• Orientation and education of newly hired staff
• Completes continuous/annual education related to Clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practices
• Provides 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree