RN - Per Diem, Pulmonary Office

About the role

Per Diem Registered Nurse position in the Pulmonary & Critical Care outpatient practice located in Albany, NY. Department/Unit: HBD - Medicine Pulomonary; Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America). The Pulmonary and Critical Care Department includes physicians who are leading experts in their fields with expertise in a broad range of pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, COPD, critical care, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, and sleep-related disorders. 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, and works effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Documents components of patient’s history (Medical, Surgical and Social) in EHR
• Obtains and documents a patient’s 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
• Assesses and documents response to medication and treatments rendered to patient, if applicable
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP
• Performs diagnostic POCT and CLIA waived testing per MD/APP order and documents results in EHR
• Performs venipuncture per order of MD/APP
• 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
• Prepares patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information
• Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA
• Assists with in-office procedures, as related to Clinic Specialty
• 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 wellness
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked
• Other duties and responsibilities, as within scope of practice, as required or deemed necessary to clinic functionality

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
• NYS current RN licensure is required
• Previous nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting or at least 1 year of nursing experience obtained outside an ambulatory care setting

Pay

Salary Range: $85,280.00 - $132,184.00

Schedule

Work schedule: Monday – Friday