RN - Plastic Surgery Office

Department/Unit: HBD – Surgery Plastic

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $ RN – Full Time Plastic Surgery Clinic Albany, NY

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Obtains and documents a patient’s medical, surgical and social history and focused physical assessment related to the clinic visit, 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 procedures related to the clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a physician or APP, and documents results in the 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 contributes to facility, 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
• Orientates and educates 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

• Associate’s degree from a state‑accredited registered nursing program
• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing
• Current CPR certification
• 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 families or other employees within the work setting
• Familiarity 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 calculate medication doses

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.