RN - Pediatric Endocrinology Office

The Pediatric Endocrinology division of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center seeks an RN to provide ambulatory care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus.

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider.
• Obtains and documents a patient’s history (Medical, Surgical, 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 procedures, 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, 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 current knowledge and practices.
• Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness.

• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required.
• Associate’s degree from a state‑accredited Registered Nursing program is required;
  Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years clinical RN experience in pediatrics or critical care/emergency nursing preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred, not required.
• Current BLS certification required (obtained upon hire).
• Excellent customer service and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their families or other employees within the work setting.
• Ability to administer medications via all routes and calculate medication doses.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Teams platforms.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred – EPIC.

Albany Med Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer.

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• Wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.