Department/Unit:

HBD - Pediatrics Rheumatology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$85,280.00 - $132,184.00

RN Ambulatory
Department of Pediatric Rheumatology
Work schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm (No weekends or holidays)
Location: 22 New Scotland Ave Albany

The Pediatric Rheumatology division located in Albany, NY is seeking a dynamic RN to join and be part of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center team.
We offer a friendly team- oriented work environment centered on efficient compassionate patient care.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Obtains 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- obtainable on hire

• 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