RN - HIV Medicine Clinic - $68,640/yr - $99,023/yr
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Department/Unit: HBD - Aids Program Work Shift: Day (United
States of America) Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023 Registered Nurse
(RN)
HIV Medicine Clinic
Albany, NY We have an exciting part time opportunity for a caring
and compassionate RN to join our HIV Medicine Clinic team of
dedicated healthcare providers! The Albany Medical College Division
of HIV Medicine (DHIVM) offers comprehensive HIV services including
primary medical care, medical case management, medication
adherence, peer services, substance abuse counseling, mental health
counseling and psychiatric services, nutrition services,
gynecological services, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C management/
treatment, referral to clinical trials, pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP), post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and HIV counseling and
testing. This is a dynamic, quality focused, team-based department.
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 records 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
- Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 1 year of prior RN experience is required. - 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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