Department/Unit:
HBD - Aids Program
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$85,280.00 - $132,184.00
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
