RN - Pediatrics & Asthma Care
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Dormansville
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Department/Unit:HBD - General PediatricsWork Shift:Day (United
States of America)Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023 RN - Full
TimeGeneral Pediatrics and Asthma Care (joint position)Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with Flexibility to with
Work From HomeThe Nurse Asthma Care Coordinator is an essential
member of an interdisciplinary team (providers, asthma coordinator,
social services, asthma educators) who will help facilitate the
coordination of medical and social services support for pediatric
patients with asthma at the Albany Medical Center General Pediatric
Group.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 of a patient's
specific care plan and clinic visit. Able to work effectively
within a team of multi-specialty professionalsEssential Duties and
Responsibilities: --------- --Obtains 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 wellnessMinimum Qualifications:-------
--Associate's degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing
program is required ----Quality improvement experience, home-based
or public health experience preferred------- --NYS current RN
licensure to practice professional nursing is required-------
--Current CPR certification required------- --Certification in
specialty, Ambulatory setting preferred------- --Excellent customer
service and communication skills , fluency in Spanish
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.--------- --Effective Written and Verbal
Communication Skills -- --A high level of organizational skills and
attention to detail is essential with experience in public speaking
a must.------- --Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel-------
--Experience with electronic health record preferred-------
--Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to
calculate medication dosesThank 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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