RN - Neurosurgery Office at Albany Medical Center summary:
An experienced Registered Nurse specializing in neurosurgery outpatient care, providing essential patient assessments, administration of medications, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The RN is responsible for overseeing patient triage, managing clinic procedures, and ensuring adherence to compliance policies while facilitating education and resources for patients. This role requires strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to effectively communicate and support patient health outcomes.
Department/Unit:
HBD - NSR - Neurosurgery General
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Salary range: $68,640 - $99,023
Registered Nurse – Full Time
Neurosurgery Outpatient Office
Work schedule: Monday – Friday
Albany, NY
We are seeking a dynamic RN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our Neurosurgery outpatient practice!
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
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 wellness
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required. BSN is preferred.
NYS current RN licensure is required.
Minimum of 1 year of prior RN experience is required.
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.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery, Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Outpatient Clinic, Medication Administration, Health Education, Patient Triage, NYS RN Licensure, Healthcare