RN - Ambulatory NE

Job Description Summary

1365 Washington Ave and 391 Myrtle Ave Site - Hours 8am-4:30pm

Department/Unit:
Pediatrics Primary Care Initiative

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $

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.

• Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs; reports 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 procedure, 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 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.

• Associate’s degree from 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 calculate medication doses.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.