RN - Rheumatology Office, Infusion
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Catskill
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: HBD - Rheumatology Work Shift: Day (United
States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $128,960.00 RN - Full
Time Rheumatology Office Latham, NY We provide a variety of
therapies for patients. Services provided include acute and chronic
infusion procedures. Unique opportunity to provide hands on care
administering infusions combined with patient care management. Work
with highly engaged and skilled staff in a fast-paced Infusion
environment. This position may require you to float between our
Latham and Albany offices. 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 performing infusion therapy, patient triage (in-person
and telephonic), prior-authorization, 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 via infusion or other routes,
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 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 ACLS and CPR
certification required • Certification in specialty, Infusion
Therapy 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.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Schenectady , RN - Rheumatology Office, Infusion, Healthcare , Catskill, New York
