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Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem Outpatient Pediatric Specialties Department/Unit: HBD - Pediatrics Work Shift: Per Diem (United States) Salary Range: $83,200.00 – $128,960.00 Location: 22 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY The Pediatric Specialties within Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital is looking for a per diem RN to assist colleagues and collaborate care for our seven specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, Pulmonary and Genetics. 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. The RN must work effectively within a team of multi‑specialty professionals. Responsibilities Obtains and accurately records 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 procedures related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a physician or APP, and documents results in EHR. Reviews and triages 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 contributes to facility, 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. Orients and educates newly hired staff. Completes continuous/annual education related to clinic specialty to maintain knowledge of current practices. Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness. Required Qualifications Associate’s degree from a state‑accredited Registered Nursing program. NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing. Current CPR certification. 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 families or other employees within the work setting. Familiarity 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 calculate medication doses. 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. Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr