RN-Ambulatory Pediatric Specialties Scotland Ave Albany

Position: RN-Ambulatory Pediatric Specialties 22 New Scotland Ave Albany
Location: City of Albany

## RN-Ambulatory Pediatric Specialties 22 New Scotland Ave Albany Apply locations:
22 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208:
117 Mary's Avenue Kingston, NY 12401time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
70038

Department/Unit:

HBD - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:$83,200.00 - $RN Ambulatory   Monday to Friday No weekends or holidays Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Pediatric Specialties within Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital is looking for a RN to assist colleagues collaborate care for our seven specialties
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, Pulmonary and Genetics.
** RN - Ambulatory
**** Job Description Summary
** 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
** Job Description
*** Obtain 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 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 (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

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