Pediatric RN - Day Shift Albany (New Grads Welcome)

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY seeks a Registered Nurse RN - Pediatrics to support our busy pediatric office with in-person clinical triaging, patient assessment, and seamless care coordination to keep daily clinic flow smooth.

New grads are welcome. This on-site role at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current NYS RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• 6 months previous RN experience.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Brings patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record.
• Review and update medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
• Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance.
• Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
• Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
• Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
• Monitors task list and complete tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency.
• Educates patients regarding medication, testing procedures and home care techniques.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens.
• Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
• In conjunction with other nursing colleagues, maintains the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet.
• Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
• Performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
• Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials.
• Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical triage

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Phone triage

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in nursing

RN license (NY)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY seeks a Registered Nurse RN - Pediatrics to support our busy pediatric office with in-person clinical triaging, patient assessment, and seamless care coordination to keep daily clinic flow smooth.

New grads are welcome. This on-site role at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork to deliver patient-centered care.