What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Medical Office position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department/Unit:
HBD - General Gynecology Practice
Work Shift:
RN, Women's Health Office - Oncology & Family Planning
The Registered Nurse will work under the direction of a practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the Nurse Manager (RN) and/or Nurse Supervisor (RN). The nurse may provide direct patient care, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), assessment, planning, directing and evaluating of a patient's specific care plan and clinic visit.
- 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 procedures, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP and documents results in EHR.
- 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.
- 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 from a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required.
- NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required.
- Certification in specialty, Ambulatory setting preferred.
- 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.
- Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Experience with electronic health record preferred.
Security Clearance:
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. 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.
