RN - Adult ENT Clinic

Department/Unit: Otolaryngology (ENT) – Adult Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Outpatient Clinic, Albany, NY

Work Shift: Day

About the Role

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 provides direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing, and evaluating of a patient’s specific care plan and clinic visit. The role involves working effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records 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 procedures, 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 contributes 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
• Provides 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

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a state-accredited Registered Nursing program is required
• Current NYS RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
• Current CPR certification required
• Certification in specialty, Ambulatory 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
• Familiarity with computer software, including working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Experience with electronic health records preferred
• Ability to administer medications via all routes and calculate medication doses

Pay

$85,280.00 - $132,184.00

Schedule

Part Time