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RN Ambulatory Pediatric Gastroenterology

RN Ambulatory Pediatric Gastroenterology

CompanyAlbany Medical College
LocationAlbany, NY, USA
Salary$60028 – $99023
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
  • NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
  • Current CPR certification required
  • 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
  • Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses

Responsibilities

  • Obtain and accurately record 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in specialty, Ambulatory setting preferred
  • Experience with electronic health record preferred