RN - Urology Surgery Office

RN - Urology Surgery Office

Department/Unit:

HBD - Surgery Urology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023

Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time
Urology Office Albany, NY
Work schedule: Monday Friday, day shift


We have an exciting opportunity for an RN to join our Urology Office team of dedicated healthcare providers!

The Division of Urology is one of the busiest practice sites in the Albany Med System. There are currently 12 Physicians and 5 Advanced Practice Practitioners in the Practice. We are located in 3 sites which include Clifton Park, Schenectady and our Main Site in Albany at the Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus on Hackett Boulevard. The Practice performs several in-office procedures which many staff seem to enjoy as it keeps them moving and always learning and teaching.

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 may provide direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing and evaluating of a patients specific care plan and clinic visit. Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains and accurately record patients vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider

• Documents components of patients history (Medical, Surgical and Social) in EHR

• Obtains and documents a patients 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 patients 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 AMCs 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required

• NYS current 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. Familiar with computer software.

• Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills

• Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel

• Experience with electronic health record preferred

• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

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