RN - Pediatric Endocrinology Office

About the role

The Pediatric Endocrinology division at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. The position offers a friendly, team-oriented work environment centered around efficient and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to the 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 advanced practice provider (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 the electronic health record (EHR)
• Reviews and trims incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals; facilitates call-backs to patients as necessary
• Utilizes resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to facility (Albany Medical Center), New York State, and national quality data metrics
• Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per the licensure of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and/or medical assistants (MAs)
• Adheres to Albany Medical Center’s regulatory agency (The Joint Commission) and internal compliance policies
• Completes 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

• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required; Baccalaureate degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years clinical RN experience in pediatrics or critical care/emergency nursing preferred
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred, not required
• Current BLS certification required- obtained upon hire
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, and their family members or other employees within the work setting
• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with electronic health record preferred - EPIC

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, and their family members or other employees within the work setting
• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with electronic health record preferred - EPIC

Skills

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Collaborates with other members of the Pediatric Endocrinology Care Team to provide comprehensive care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus
• Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• $83,200.00 - $128,960.00

Schedule

• Day shift