RN-Ambulatory

RN-Ambulatory

Department/Unit:

HBD - Peds Counseling & Behavioral Health

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

RN - OutPatient Pediatric Behavioral/Developmental Clinic

We are looking for a caring and compassionate RN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our outpatient Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral clinic.

Job Description Summary
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

Job Description
Obtain and accurately record patients vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider; room patient according to departmental guidelines
Obtains and documents a patients history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure
Assist with patient check-in
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
Assists in scheduling patients for both in person and telehealth visits
Participate in nurse visits including medication review, education and follow-up; patient and parent education
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 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

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

Salary Range: $68.640.00 - $99,023.00

RN - Ambulatory

We are looking for a caring and compassionate RN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our outpatient Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral clinic.

Job Description Summary
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

Job Description
Obtain and accurately record patients vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider; room patient according to departmental guidelines
Obtains and documents a patients history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure
Assist with patient check-in
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
Assists in scheduling patients for both in person and telehealth visits
Participate in nurse visits including medication review, education and follow-up; patient and parent education
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 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

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

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