RN-Ambulatory Pediatric Specialties 22 New Scotland Ave Albany

Department/Unit:

HBD - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $128,960.00

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