RN-Ambulatory - Urology - 23 Hackett Blvd

Job Summary

Position : Registered Nurse (RN) Urology Surgery Unit (HBD Surgery Urology)

Work Shift : Day (United States of America)

Salary Range : $60,028.00 $99,023.00 (annual)

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the practice physician and / or advanced practice provider (APP) and under 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 a patients care plan and clinic visit. The RN works effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient vital signs; report abnormal values to treating provider
• Obtain and document a patients history (Medical, Surgical, and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure
• Administer medications and treatments to patients in clinic under the direction of a physician or APP
• Participate in in?office procedures, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP; document results in EHR
• Review and triage incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals; facilitate call?backs to patients as necessary
• Facilitate utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State and National Quality data metrics
• Delegate tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and / or MA
• Adhere to AMCs regulatory agency (The Joint Commission) and internal compliance policies
• Orient and educate newly hired staff
• Complete continuous / annual education related to clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practices
• Provide education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness

Minimum Qualifications

Benefits

Pre?Employment Requirements

All new employees are required to successfully complete all applicable federal, state, and institutionally mandated pre?employment screening requirements :

Employment Terms

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Albany Med is an equal opportunity employer.

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