RN-Ambulatory - General Surgery

Department/Unit:

HBD - General Surgery

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$60,028.00 - $99,023.00Under 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

Obtain and accurately record patients vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider

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

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 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

RN-General Surgery/Trauma Office

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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.