RN - Pediatrics & Asthma Care
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Stillwater
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Department/Unit:HBD - General PediatricsWork Shift:Day (United
States of America)Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023 RN - Full
TimeGeneral Pediatrics and Asthma Care (joint position)Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with Flexibility to with
Work From HomeThe Nurse Asthma Care Coordinator is an essential
member of an interdisciplinary team (providers, asthma coordinator,
social services, asthma educators) who will help facilitate the
coordination of medical and social services support for pediatric
patients with asthma at the Albany Medical Center General Pediatric
Group.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 professionalsEssential 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
wellnessMinimum Qualifications:--- Associate's degree of a state
accredited Registered Nursing program is required Quality
improvement experience, home-based or public health experience
preferred--- 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 , fluency in
Spanish preferred--- 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 A high level of organizational skills and attention to
detail is essential with experience in public speaking a must.---
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 dosesThank 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 - Pediatrics & Asthma Care, Healthcare , Stillwater, New York
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