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Department/Unit:

HBD - Medicine Gastroenterology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$60,028.00 - $99,023.00

Registered Nurse

Gastroenterology Office

Albany, NY

Our Gastroenterology Office at Albany Med is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our team! This is a fast-paced clinic that strives to provide exceptional care for our patients. The RN will triage patient phone calls and respond appropriately. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills are a must.

Under the Supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager, the RN provides nursing support to primary and subspecialty providers. This is demonstrated using the nursing process to work collaboratively with the health-care team in planning, directing, providing and evaluating patient care. The RN is defined within the department to provide patient care, triage, consultation and referral among team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Obtains and accurately record 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

Minimum Requirements:

+ Associate degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required

+ NYS Current RN licensure is required

+ Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred

+ Excellent verbal and written 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.

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.