RN-Ambulatory - Urogynecology Nurse
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Schaghticoke
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: HBD - OBGYN Generalist Work Shift: Day (United
States of America) Salary Range: $60,028.00 - $99,023.00
Urogynecology Nurse (RN) Division of Urogynecology within the
Department of Ob/Gyn Location: 391 Myrtle Avenue, Albany Our OB/GYN
practice located in Albany, NY is seeking an RN to join our dynamic
Women's Health team in our high risk Maternal Fetal division! We
offer a friendly team-oriented work environment centered on
efficient, compassionate patient care. The Urogynecology RN is a
nurse who delivers proficient care for women with pelvic floor
disorders including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence,
fistulae, etc. The RN demonstrates the advanced knowledge and
skills to triage phone calls, assist Providers in the clinic and
independently perform procedures such as urodynamic testing and
catheterization. The RN supports patients and Providers with strong
interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a commitment to
compassionate care. Prior experience in urology is preferred but
not required. Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023 Under the Supervision
of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager, the RN provides
nursing support to primary and subspecialty providers. This is
demonstrated using the nursing process to work collaboratively with
the health-care team in planning, directing, providing and
evaluating patient care. The RN is defined within the department to
provide patient care, triage, consultation and referral among team
members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: 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 plan Works with other
departments inside and outside of AMC to coordinate
multidisciplinary care Ensures that medical equipment functioning
properly and knows process to manage failure as need arises
Participates 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 staff Works with division
physicians, administrative staff and Nurse Manager to assure
compliance with regulatory conditions and policies and procedures
Actively participate in the survey process in regards to
accreditation Utilizes scheduling system lookup to ensure
appropriate follow up has been scheduled Locates regulations and
policies and procedures on line and know how to apply Utilizes
educational resources on Intranet for self education and education
of other staff and families Writes letters of medical necessity as
indicated Delegates daily tasks to appropriate clinical staff and
ensures completion of tasks Collaborates with administrative staff
and physicians on the Quality Improvement Team to address clinical
and non-clinical issues within the division Maintains compliancy
with regulatory agencies Reviews and triages incoming test results
as indicated within the division Documents properly, giving age
appropriate care, gathering data correctly (including vital signs),
and facilitating care in a customer friendly manner Maintains
compliance with AMC standards for electronic system use Maintains
compliance with AMC Code of Conduct Maintains a safe environment
within the clinic and working office space Realizes their role in
Environment of Care Surveys. Minimum Requirements: Associate’s
degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is
required Current CPR certification required Certification in
specialty, Ambulatory setting preferred OB experience preferred but
not required Skills required for the Position: Excellent customer
service and communication skills 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 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
doses Proficiency in the operation of standard office equipment
(Adding Machine, Fax, Photocopier, Credit Card Machine) and
clinical equipment (Sphygmomanometer, Electronic Vital Signs
machine, pulse oximetry machine, infant scale, adult scale and
stadiometer) Must be a team player and multi-task within a
fast-paced clinical environment Work schedule: Monday – Friday
(8:00am - 4:30pm) Weekends required: No Holidays required: No 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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