Per Diem RN — Pulmonary & Critical Care Clinic

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center’s Pulmonary & Critical Care outpatient office in Albany, NY seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) on a per diem basis to join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals. The role supports a range of pulmonary disciplines and requires a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation in the EHR, medication administration, and participation in in-office procedures.

Qualifications

• Active NYS RN license required.
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs; report abnormal values to treating provider.
• Document components of patient’s history in the EHR.
• Obtain and document focused physical assessment related to clinic visit.
• Administer medications and treatments in clinic under physician/APP direction.
• Assess and document response to medications and treatments.
• Communicate with patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate in in-office procedures under physician/APP supervision.
• Perform POCT and CLIA-waived testing per orders and document results in the EHR.
• Perform venipuncture as ordered.
• Review and triage incoming test results and patient requests; facilitate callbacks.
• Support resource utilization to meet patient outcomes and quality metrics.
• Prepare patient charts for clinical information.
• Delegate tasks per licensure of LPN/MA.
• Assist with in-office procedures related to clinic specialty.
• Adhere to Joint Commission and internal policies.
• Orient and educate newly hired staff.
• Complete ongoing education to stay current.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Education

NYS RN licensure

Job description

Albany Medical Center’s Pulmonary & Critical Care outpatient office in Albany, NY seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) on a per diem basis to join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals. The role supports a range of pulmonary disciplines and requires a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation in the EHR, medication administration, and participation in in-office procedures.