Department/Unit:

HBD - Medicine Cardiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$60,028.00 - $99,023.00

Position Summary

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


Salary range: $33/hr. - $47.60/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Generally include the following. May vary at clinical sites.  Other related duties may be assigned:

Completes organized and quality documentation as required by the department.Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes (case management).Analyzes patient care needs and utilizes a systematic approach to delivery of care.Provides age appropriate direct patient care from the preparation of patients through the end of the office visit and all tasks in between including diagnostics, venipuncture, administration of medications, and assistance of physicians as needed.Performs telephone triage including coordination of care and documentation.Schedules tests and procedures as indicated within the division and obtains prior authorizations as needed.Works with physicians and other resources to develop teaching tools for families and patients.Performs community outreach as indicated.Work on studies with Principal Investigator as indicated within the department.Provides patient and family education taking into consideration cultural, religious, language, and motivational, physical, emotional and cognitive factors into account in the teaching planMaintain division medical recordsUtilizes the Chain of Command as indicatedWorks with other departments inside and outside of AMC to coordinate multidisciplinary careEnsures that medical equipment functioning properly and knows process to manage failure as need arisesCross covers in other divisions within the department as neededParticipates in the patient throughput process in the clinic as indicated and needed (including vital signs, updating medical records, performing diagnostic procedures, assisting the physician and practitioners, facilitating teaching, end of appointment coordination of care)Orientation of new staffWorks with division physicians, administrative staff and Nurse Supervisor to assure compliance with regulatory conditions and policies and proceduresActively participate in the survey process in regards to accreditationUtilizes scheduling system lookup to ensure appropriate follow up has been scheduledLocates regulations and policies and procedures on line and know how to applyUtilizes educational resources on Intranet for self education and education of other staff and familiesWrites letters of medical necessity as indicatedDelegates daily tasks to appropriate clinical staff and ensures completion of tasksCollaborates with administrative staff and physicians on the Quality Improvement Team to address clinical and non clinical issues within the divisionMaintains compliancy with regulatory agenciesReviews and triages incoming test results as indicated within the divisionDocuments properly, giving age appropriate care, gathering data correctly (including vital signs), and facilitating care in a customer friendly mannerMaintains compliance with AMC standards for electronic system useMaintains compliance with AMC Code of ConductMaintains a safe environment within the clinic and working office spaceRealizes their role in Environment of Care Surveys.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

HS diploma or GED

Graduate of state accredited Registered Nursing program

Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of New York

Current BLS & ACLS certification preferred.

Experience:

Preferred experience in an ambulatory setting

Skills required for the Position:

Strong customer service orientationStrong communication skillsAbility 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 SkillsWorking Knowledge of MS Word and ExcelExperience with electronic health record preferredAbility to Maintain Confidentiality.A thorough knowledge of organization, department and/or section policies and practices related to Position preferredAbility to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses.Proficiency in the operation of standard office equipment (Fax, Photocopier) and clinical equipment (Sphygmomanometer, Electronic Vital Signs machine, pulse oximetry machine, EKG machine, adult scale),  Type 45-60 WPM on a Typewriter or Computer

Work Environment (including Hazards):

Clinical care setting requiring ability to lift minimum of 10 pounds, extensive walking and standing. May be subjected to infectious materials and chemicals (i.e. Cidex).

***This is a best faith effort to clearly define the nature of this position; responsibilities may be added or deleted based upon the ever changing needs of management.  The individual in this position must have the ability to adapt to change and to be flexible with regard to day to day work responsibilities.

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.