Job Description

Department/Unit:HBD - Otolaryngology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$83,200.00 - $128,960.00

Current NYS RN License. Experience in a surgical practice preferred. Must have at least three to five years’ clinical experience or equivalent combination of education, training. CPR/ BLS certifications are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides and assists physician(s) with triage of patients.
• Provides initial patient assessment and ensure that patient information is available in the electronic health record (EHR) for physicians.
• Performs and/or assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and orders as required.
• Collects lab specimens and submits them for processing, as required.
• Follows-up on all labs as required.
• Follow up on patients after procedures.
• Maintains and monitors approved standards of practice to ensure that regular and special procedures are in a safe and competent manner.
• Facilitates and coordinates patient and family education regarding care and treatment programs, health choices, and other factors to ensure compliance with treatment programs and/or prevent illness or injury.
• Ensure quality initiatives and process improvements are compliant.
• Keep up on and complete all CLIA/Joint Commission; weekly monthly regulations
• Complete yearly modules and AMC competencies
• Complete daily logs, example: all Joint commission regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong problem solving skills
• Quality and risk management knowledge/experience
• Ability to work independently
• Strong health assessment and clinical management skills
• Advanced knowledge of the Nursing Process
• Broad knowledge of program planning and evaluation
• The ability to create and maintain a supportive work environment
• Strong interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations.
• Good computer skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of teaching/learning principles
• Knowledge of public health and workplace safety legislation
• Ability to use standard medical equipment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides and assists physician(s) with triage of patients.
• Provides initial patient assessment and ensure that patient information is available in the electronic health record (EHR) for physicians.
• Performs and/or assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and orders as required.
• Collects lab specimens and submits them for processing, as required. 
• Follows-up on all labs as required.
• Follow up on patients after procedures. 
• Maintains and monitors approved standards of practice to ensure that regular and special procedures are in a safe and competent manner.
• Facilitates and coordinates patient and family education regarding care and treatment programs, health choices, and other factors to ensure compliance with treatment programs and/or prevent illness or injury.
• Ensure quality initiatives and process improvements are compliant.
• Keep up on and complete all CLIA/Joint Commission; weekly monthly regulations 
• Complete yearly modules and AMC competencies
• Complete daily logs, example: all Joint commission regulations

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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