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Albany Medical Center

RN-Ambulatory: Neurosurgery

Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, United States

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Department/Unit:

HBD - NSR - Neurosurgery General

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $128,960.00

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 a patient’s specific care plan and clinic visit. The RN is able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals.

Job Description

Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider

Obtain and document a patient’s history (Medical, Surgical, and Social) and focused physical assessment related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure

Administer medications and treatments to patients in clinic, under the direction of a physician or APP

Participate in in-office procedures related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a physician or APP, and document results in the EHR

Perform review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests, and pharmacy renewals; facilitate callbacks to patients as necessary

Facilitate the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State, and National Quality data metrics

Delegate tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA

Adhere to AMC’s regulatory agency (The Joint Commission) and internal compliance policies

Orient and educate newly hired staff

Complete continuous/annual education related to clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practices

Provide education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness

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.

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