RN - Per Diem, Pulmonary Office

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 93 000 - 132 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent health care coverage

Wellbeing programs

Résumé du poste

Albany Med Health System is seeking an RN for the Pulmonary & Critical Care outpatient practice in Albany, NY. This per diem position supports a team of physicians and APPs, delivering direct patient care, triage, and clinic visits with a focus on pulmonary diseases and critical care.

The RN will document in the EHR, perform venipuncture, administer meds, and participate in in-office procedures under supervision. Strong teamwork and adherence to regulatory policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• New York RN license required.
• Ambulatory care experience or 1 year nursing experience outside ambulatory setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Obtain and record vital signs and report abnormal values.
• Document patient history in the EHR.
• Perform venipuncture and point-of-care testing as ordered.
• Administer medications and treatments under physician/APP supervision.
• Triaged patient requests and test results to coordinate care.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Documentation in EHR

Venipuncture

Patient triage

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Formation

Associate degree in nursing

RN licensure (NY)

Outils

EHR software

POCT devices

CLIA waived testing equipment

Description du poste

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. 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

• 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.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.