Description
Department/Unit:
HBD - Rheumatology
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023
Registered Nurse - Full Time
Rheumatology Office
Work schedule: Monday - Friday
Albany, NY
Our Rheumatology outpatient practice is seeking an RN to join our team of dedicated healthcare professions that provide exceptional care!
The Department of Rheumatology at Albany Medical Center includes providers who are experts in their field. They have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders, osteoporosis, and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones.
There are over 100 types of rheumatic diseases which can be serious and very difficult to diagnose and treat. Symptoms can vary from patient to patient and the experts at Albany Med work collectively to address each patient's needs and provide the best possible care.
Under the direction of the practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the Nurse Manager (RN) and/or Nurse Supervisor (RN), the RN may provide direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing and evaluating of a patient's specific care plan and clinic visit. Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Obtains and accurately record 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, 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 HER
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 (The Joint Commission) 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
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Compensation Information:
$68640.0 / Yearly - $68640.0 / Yearly
Starting At: 68640.0 Yearly
Up To: 99023.0 Yearly
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