RN - Vascular Surgery Office
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY · Yesterday
Healthcare$85k–$132k/yrFull-time
About the role
Our Vascular Surgery outpatient practice is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team of healthcare providers.
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 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 (The DNV) and internal compliance policies
- Orients and educates 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 of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
- NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
- Current BLS certification required
Qualifications
- 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
- Experience with electronic health record (Epic) preferred
- Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses
Skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
$85,280.00 - $132,184.00
Schedule
Monday – Friday