RN - Per Diem, Pulmonary Office

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 132.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Ausbildung

NYS RN licensure

Jobbeschreibung

Department/Unit: HBD - Medicine Pulomonary

Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range: $85,280.00 - $132,184.00

Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem

Pulmonary & Critical Care Office – Albany, NY

Work schedule: Monday – Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for an RN to join our Pulmonary & Critical Care outpatient practice team of dedicated healthcare professions that provide exceptional care!

The Pulmonary and Critical Care Department includes physicians who are leading experts in their fields and have expertise in a broad range of pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, COPD, critical care, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, and sleep-related disorders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Documents components of patient’s history (Medical, Surgical and Social) in EHR
• Obtains and documents a patient’s 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
• Assesses and documents response to medication and treatments rendered to patient, if applicable
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP
• Performs diagnostic POCT and CLIA waived testing per MD/APP order and documents results in EHR
• Performs venipuncture per order of MD/APP
• 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
• Prepares patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information
• Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA
• Assists with in-office procedures, as related to Clinic Specialty
• 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
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked
• Other duties and responsibilities, as within scope of practice, as required or deemed necessary to clinic functionality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
• NYS current RN licensure is required
• Previous nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting or at least 1 year of nursing experience obtained outside an ambulatory care setting

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.