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 patients specific care plan and clinic visit. Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals

Job Description

• Obtain and accurately record patients vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Obtains and documents a patients 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 AMCs 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

             Associates 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.A0 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