RN - Per Diem, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics OfficeE

Albany Medical College; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a per diem Registered Nurse for our Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Office in Latham, NY. The RN will assist with case management, hospital follow ups, and patient messages, working with physicians to meet care goals.

Responsibilities include triaging changes in status, coordinating post-hospital and ER follow-ups, and educating patients on injections and glucometer use. Collaboration with LPNs/MAs and other staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree in Nursing and NYS RN licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience.
• Ability to manage case load and coordinate follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Assesses home care needs and provides referrals.
• Coordinates follow-up appointments and referrals to specialists.
• Triages changes in patient status by phone or in person.
• Provides patient education on injections and glucometer use.
• Acts as clinical resource for staff and participates in team meetings.

Skills

Case management

Triage

Patient education

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

NYS RN licensure

Job description

$85,280.00 - $132,184.00Registered Nurse - Per Diem Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Office Latham, NY We are seeking an RN RN to assist with nursing related duties including case management, hospital follow ups and patient messages in our Internal Medicine & Pediatrics office in Latham. The RN will be working alongside the physicians to ensure that case management goals are met and ensuring our high-risk patients are receiving exceptional care. The RN is responsible for triaging change in status, follows up coordination of care for post hospitalization, ER, and urgent care events. 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 is essential.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Assesses need for home care services and provide referral if appropriate.* Ensures follow-up appointments are made in a timely manner.* Coordinates referrals to specialists.* Collaborates with agencies/resources in the community to coordinate care.* Actively participates in meetings and attend regional conferences to gain information needed to meet measures required by NCQA, PCMH, CPC, and CMS.* Demonstrates consistent proactive problem solving and critical thinking to improve PCMH.* Triages patient calls.* Enters lab orders for patients.* Provides patient education – injections, glucometer use.* Clinical resource for LPNs/MAs.* Checks AEDs every morning and document on log in RN office.* Assists providers and staff with various clinical tasks.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required* NYS current RN licensure is required* Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience is desiredThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!