RN - Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Office

## RN - Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral OfficeApplylocations: 391 Myrtle Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 71146Department/Unit:HBD - Peds Counseling & Behavioral HealthWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$85,280.00 - $132,184.00Registered Nurse Pediatric Behavioral/Developmental Office Albany, NY We are looking for a caring and compassionate RN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our outpatient Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral clinic. 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 professionals.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:**• Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider; room patient according to departmental guidelines • 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 • Assist with patient check-in • 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 • Assists in scheduling patients for both in person and telehealth visits • Participate in nurse visits including medication review, education and follow-up; patient and parent education • 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 wellness**Minimum Qualifications:** • 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 • 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 dosesThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
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