RN - Rheumatology Infusion Office, Latham NY

Albany Medical Center•Latham, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse 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 team in a fast-paced environment. The position may require floating between Latham and Albany offices. The RN will work under the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, providing direct patient care, performing infusion therapy, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), prior-authorization, and managing 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