RN - Per Diem, Endocrinology & Podiatry Office

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

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a patient-centered Registered Nurse for the Community Endocrine Office on Washington Avenue in Albany, NY. The role supports direct patient care, triage, assessment, and care planning with a collaborative multi-specialty team.

The RN works under physician/APP supervision with a Nurse Manager oversight, focusing on accurate vital signs, charting, and patient education while contributing to quality metrics and safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited RN program is required.
• New York State RN license is required to practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ambulatory specialty certification is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly to physicians, patients and families.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic health records is preferred.
• Ability to administer medications and calculate doses.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient vital signs and report abnormal values.
• Document patient history and focused physical assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments in clinic under physician/APP guidance.
• Participate in in-office procedures and document results in EHR.
• Triage patient requests and test results; arrange callbacks as needed.
• Utilize resources to meet patient outcomes and quality metrics.
• Delegate tasks per licensure to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
• Comply with Joint Commission and internal policies.
• Educate patients about visit outcomes and overall health.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Electronic Health Records

Education

Associate's degree in Registered Nursing

NYS RN licensure

CPR certification

Ambulatory specialty certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

Department/Unit:

HBD - Community Endo

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$85,280.00 - $132,184.00

Registered Nurse
Endocrinology & Podiatry Office
Albany, NY

We are seeking a patient centered RN to join our friendly and professional Community Endocrine Office located conveniently on Washington Avenue in Albany. We offer a nurturing and friendly team-oriented work environment centered with efficient and 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
• 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

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.