RN - Pulmonary Office
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Galway
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Department/Unit:HBD - Medicine PulomonaryWork Shift:Day (United
States of America)Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023 Registered Nurse
(RN) - Full TimePulmonary & Critical Care Office - Albany, NYWork
schedule: Monday - FridayWe 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:
- Obtain 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 functionalityMinimum
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 settingThank 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.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Schenectady , RN - Pulmonary Office, Administration, Clerical , Galway, New York
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