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Clinical Nurse II- B3: General Surgery/Trauma
$83,200 to $93,184 per year
Stephentown, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

General Surgery/Trauma-B3

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $93,184.00About B3 General Surgery and Trauma
B3 is a large in-patient post-surgical unit that is comprised of 36-private patient rooms. We care for patients from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Step-down Unit, Emergency Department, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Our service population includes: Trauma, Orthopedics, ENT, Thoracic, Plastics, and Bariatric patients.
Why work with us?
• Engaged Leadership team that consists of a nurse manager, assistant nurse manager and a nurse clinician to educate and assist you to succeed in your role and develop your skills from novice to expert.
• Work closely with your preceptor/mentor through Orientation and follow-up Orientation meetings.
• Offer Full-Time and Part-Time positions.
• Our nurses are encouraged to be involved to make changes in their environment through Shared Governance, research, education and quality improvement initiatives.
• A career ladder offering advancement & recognition for nurses for professional growth.
• Our team works collaboratively with the following interdisciplinary teams:
1. Attending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Residents, and Fellows
2. Patient Cara Associates and Health Unit Coordinators
3. Rapid Response / Code Blue Team
4. Clinical Support/ PICC Team
5. Wound Ostomy Team
6. Physical/ Occupational Therapy
7. Case Management/ Social Work to better facilitate discharge planning
8. Pharmacy
9. Epidemiology
10. Pastoral Care
11. Patient Relations
• Opportunities for continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance
• Access to the College Library, Fitness Center, Outpatient Pharmacy (located within the hospital), and discounts at Choices Café and many local community partners.

Job Description

  • Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
  • Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
  • Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
  • Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
  • Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
  • Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
  • Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

permanent
RN-Clinical Service Line Lead - 40hrs/week, DAYS
🏢 Albany Medical Center
$78,774 to $122,099 per year
New Lebanon, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

Operating Room

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$78,773.63 - $122,099.12Robotic Clinical Service Line Lead

The Perioperative Clinical Service Line Lead reports to the nurse manager and holds a key leadership position within the division. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, this leader assumes the responsibility of coordinating and articulating the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Albany Med Health system, the nursing service, and perioperative nursing into effective action.

This nurse must have strong leadership and communication skills in order to maintain a safe and caring environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and customer service. This individual serves as a unit-based leader and acts as a liaison to clinical staff, physicians, support staff, and others involved in promoting positive patient outcomes.

The Perioperative Clinical Service line lead is responsible for coordinating the activities of the specialty service (robotics). They oversee equipment/supply needs, exhibit a mastery of several nursing functions in the specialty service to advise and teach other patient care team members. They will also function as a liaison between managers/specialty teams/anesthesia staff and medical staff while performing the cored duties of a Registered Nurse.

Clinical Service Line Lead - ROBOTICS

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

- Current New York State licensure required

- CNOR preferred

- BLS required

- Three years previous Operating Room experience required with two years in robotic specialty field and general Operating Room procedures.

- Demonstrates leadership experience charge or resource role.

- EPIC experience preferred.

The Perioperative Clinical Service line lead is responsible for coordinating the activities of the specialty service (robotics).  They oversee equipment/supply needs, exhibit a mastery of several nursing functions in the specialty service to advise and teach other patient care team members. They will also function as a liaison between managers/specialty teams/anesthesia staff and medical staff while performing the cored duties of a Registered Nurse. 
 

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

permanent
Clinical Nurse III, 7a-7p, weekend and holiday commitment
🏢 Albany Medical Center
$88,192 to $136,698 per year
Stephentown, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

Neonatal ICU-B4

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$88,192.00 - $136,697.60The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
  • Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. 

  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. 

  • Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. 

  • Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. 

  • Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. 

  • Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. 

  • Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. 

  • Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. 

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

permanent
RN-Ambulatory
🏢 Albany Medical Center
$83,200 to $128,960 per year
New Lebanon, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

HBD - Aids Program

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $128,960.00Job Description Summary
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

Job Description
• Obtain 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 Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Not Specified
New Grad RN
🏢 Albany Medical Center
Salary not disclosed
Canaan, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

Job Description
•    Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
•    Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
•    Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
•    Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
•    Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
•    Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
•    Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
•    Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications
•    Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
•    Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
•    Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
•    Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
•    Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
•    Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:  

Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
 

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Not Specified
RN-Quality Specialist
🏢 Albany Medical Center
$71,612 to $110,999 per year
Stephentown, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

Trauma/Surgery Department

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$71,612.39 - $110,999.20Albany Med is currently seeking a RN-Quality Specialist to join our team full time.

The Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator fulfills an essential function and is dedicated to the Trauma Service at Albany Medical Center (AMC) in accordance with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) standards for both the adult and pediatric trauma program.  This individual works in collaboration with the trauma program leadership and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the trauma performance improvement process.  

  • The Trauma PI Coordinator collects and analyzes benchmarking data, focus studies and clinical indicators.  

  • They use advanced skills in quality assessment to perform comprehensive quality of care and service audits to facilitate the development of valid standards and tools. 

  • The Trauma PI Coordinator ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes and participates in organizational-wide continuous improvement projects as it relates to the trauma program. 

  • They are self-motivated and a team player. 

  • This individual demonstrates accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all trauma-related matters. Most important the person in this position can conduct quantitative data analysis in reporting (metrics) as well as the qualitative. 

  • This position needs to be continually challenging the Trauma program (Pediatric and Adult) and Trauma Teams to look at data; drawing them to metrics that measure care and outcomes and driving to results (PDCA) on safety and quality improvement. Due to the ratio of adult vs. pediatric patients, approximately 90% of the time should be focused on the adult population and 10% on pediatrics.

  • New York RN licensure is required.

  • Most qualified candidate will have critical care/trauma or emergency medicine experience.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

permanent
Residential Youth Caregiver - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Salary not disclosed
Pittsfield, MA 2 weeks ago

Description:

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.

MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include:


  • Providing daily supervision and mentorship
  • Managing household routines and student schedules
  • Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
  • Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
  • Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
  • Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.

Benefits include:


  • Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
  • Relocation assistance and paid training provided

  • Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications:

Qualifications include:


  • Experience working or volunteering with youth
  • This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
  • Both spouses must be age 27 or older
  • No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
  • Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
  • Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
  • Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit

permanent
Clinical Nurse III: Adult ED - 36hrs/week, DAYS
🏢 Albany Medical Center
Salary not disclosed
Stephentown, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

Emergency Department

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$88,192.00 - $136,697.60The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
  • Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
  • Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
  • Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
  • Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
  • Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
  • Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
  • Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
  • Obtains and maintains certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department, preferably in a large academic, Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Ability to improve job performance through continuing education
  • Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement

Albany Med offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • Excellent benefits including health/dental/vision
  • Employer-funded pension plan
  • Paid Leave

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

permanent
RN - Cardiology Office
🏢 Albany Medical Center
$83,200 to $128,960 per year
Canaan, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

HBD - Medicine Cardiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $128,960.00Registered Nurse (RN)
Cardiology Office
Albany, NY

Our Cardiology outpatient practice located in Albany, NY is seeking an RN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our dedicated team of healthcare providers!

Under the direction of the practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the 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 BLS certification required

  • Experience in Outpatient setting preferred. Experience in Cardiology 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 Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

permanent
RN - Urology Office, Part Time
🏢 Albany Medical Center
$83,200 to $128,960 per year
New Lebanon, NY 2 weeks ago

Department/Unit:

HBD - Surgery Urology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $128,960.00Under 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

  • 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 Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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