What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Albany Medical Center?
Pediatric Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Gastroenterology team at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will provide direct patient care, patient triage, assessment, planning, directing, and evaluating of a patient's specific care plan and clinic visit. This includes obtaining and documenting a patient's history and focused physical assessment, administering medications and treatments under the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider, and participating in in-office procedures.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and patient triage (in-person and telephonic)
- Obtain and document a patient's history and focused physical assessment
- Administer medications and treatments under the direction of a physician or APP
- Participate in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP
- Facilitate the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility, New York State, and National Quality data metrics
Requirements
- NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
- Certification in specialty, Ambulatory setting 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, specifically MS Word and Excel
- Experience with electronic health record preferred
About Us
Albany Medical Center is the premier health care system in Northeastern New York, serving over 3 million people in 25 counties. We are an academic health sciences center, comprised of Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany Medical College, the Albany Med Physicians Group, and affiliate hospitals Saratoga Hospital and Columbia Memorial Health. Our mission is to provide unparalleled adult and pediatric patient care, high-quality medical education, and biomedical research that results in medical innovations.
Benefits
As a member of our team, you will enjoy a friendly, team-oriented work environment centered on efficient, compassionate patient care. You will have opportunities for growth and development, as well as access to cutting-edge technology and resources. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
