Nursing Jobs in Altamont, NY
$83,200 - $128,960 / year
Department/Unit: HBD - Aids Program Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $128,960.00 Job Description Summary 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 Job Description • Obtain 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 • 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 doses Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. 
$78,773.63 - $122,099.12 / year
Department/Unit: Education And Develop Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $78,773.63 - $122,099.12 Salary range will be prorated based on hours worked. The Education Specialist is expected to utilize their knowledge and skills to accomplish the goals of the organization. The Education Specialist achieves this goal through the roles of educator, performance consultant, and leader in collaboration with members of the Hospital, the Center, and the community. Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-4:30pm with occasional off-shift and weekend rotation to support educational needs of AMC. • Supports preceptors in developing orientation programs for new Staff. • Responsible for staff orientation and continued development. • Demonstrate principles of conflict resolution and promote consensus building. • Represents Case Management/Social Work at organizational committee meetings as directed • Serves as AMC Liaison with executive leadership interfacing with continuum of care providers and public agencies including: SNF Administrators, vendors, CHHAs, LDSS-APS/CPS, NYS-OMH, OPWDD, MHLS among other regulatory agencies • Interprets laws, policies, operational procedures and objectives. Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. • Assists in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring processes in relations to those standard • Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in CMS, DOH, OMH, OPWDD laws and regulations pertaining to access, delivery, transition and financing across the continuum of care. • Expertise in entitlement eligibility, managed care, guardianship, immigration and naturalization laws. • Ensures efficient and effective service provision within regulatory and professional standards. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s Degree (MS-Nursing strongly preferred). • Board Certification in relevant specialty- strongly preferred. • A Master’s Degree in Social Work with State licensure or Master’s degree in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Education with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, or a Master’s degree in an allied health field from an accredited institution required. •3 - 5 years of direct critical care experience preferred • Experience in the field of Clinical Social Work or Nursing with experience in Case Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. • BLS Certification. • Demonstrated clinical competency in a nursing or allied health specialty. Previous experience in education program development and teaching preferred. • Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally. • Ability to read and analyze documents. • Ability to listen well, to engage in interactive dialogues with others, and facilitate communication among groups. • Effective organizational, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, computer skills, strong leadership and team building skills. The Education Specialist provides leadership and direction to support high performing staff through the development of educational activities that meet the needs of the nursing organization. Principal Position Responsibilities The Education Specialist is responsible for leading in the design and development of systems that support staff involvement in practice, research, education, and quality decisions; promoting a collaborative environment where nurses practice at the highest level of licensure. This position is responsible for participating in the design, development and implementation of orientation and continuing education programs for individuals and groups within the nursing organization. The educational outcomes of programming are evaluated and linked to the quality process and patient care outcomes. Ideal Candidate will have Pediatric nursing experience. Candidates without pediatric experience can still apply and may be considered 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. 
$86,650.99 - $134,309.04 / year
Department/Unit: AMCH - Nursing Affiliation Partnership Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04 Academic Affiliations Coordinator and Scholarship Manager The RN-Education Specialist: Academic Affiliations Coordinator collaborates with affiliated schools of Nursing and Nursing Leadership to place students and student groups across the Albany Medical Center. Academic Affiliations Coordinator and Scholarship Manager The RN-Education Specialist: Academic Affiliations Coordinator collaborates with affiliated schools of Nursing and Nursing Leadership to place students and student groups across the Albany Medical Center. Works collaboratively with Nursing Leadership to Support the review and award of Nursing Scholarships to support and elevate exemplary AMC employees to achieve academic goals and support recruitment goals. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing-required. Current license as RPN in State of New York-required Graduate of BSN program -required. Graduate of MSN/MS-Nursing or above- required Current, valid BLS certification- required. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. $86,650.99 - $134,309.04 / year
Department/Unit: Education And Develop Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04 RN-Education Specialist is an MSN Prepared RN with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to educate new and existing healthcare professionals to provide high quality, safe patient care. Participates in: Orientation/Onboarding of New staff. Has/Obtains Certification to Teach BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, BTR Participates in the ANCC CE Provider Unit at Albany Medical Center Educates, Supports, Coaches and Role Models professional nursing practice Develops Evidence Based learning Participates in New Product Roll-out Collaborates with Educators and Leaders across AMC to ensure successful transition of new staff. Supports innovation, quality, safety and patient experience through participation in meetings, workgroups, focus groups across AMC. Requirements: Graduate of School of Nursing-Required Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State-Required Matriculated into a Masters Degree in Nursing Program with evidence of completion within 2 years of hire-Required Masters Degree in Nursing-strongly preferred BLS Certification- Required BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Instructor- preferred Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. 
$94,957 - $147,183 / year
Department/Unit: General Pediatrics-D7 Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $94,957.00 - $147,183.00 An exciting nursing leadership position that will support the inpatient pediatric units at Albany Medical Center's Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital during off shift hours The Assistant Nurse Manager has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the delivery of patient care within the defined patient care area on the assigned primary shift of work. The Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to the goal setting and the defining of opportunities for each patient care area for which they are responsible that is consistent with the organizational goals and strategic nursing initiatives. The Assistant Nurse Manager mentors staff for the development of a patient care team that demonstrates nursing leadership, professionalism, competency, and quality. The Assistant Nurse Manager is collegial and customer oriented to patients, family, peers, and physicians, as throughput and care coordination is achieved. The Assistant Nurse Manager is an expert in the care of patients within the unit of specialty. The Assistant Nurse Manager is visible and provides leadership for direct patient care provided by specialty nursing unit staff on the assigned primary shift of work. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs and services consistent with the hospital’s mission and departmental/unit vision and philosophy. Theye provides direction and support to unit-based staff and collaborates with other service and department leaders toward attainment of short- and long-term goals and objectives. A Baccalaureate in nursing degree is required Must hold current New York State Registered Nurse registration or eligible for licensure in New York State. Management experience preferred. Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with external customers and agencies. Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team. Articulates clear expectations with staff and members of the patient care team. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions. Utilizes problem-solving and decision making skills. Coaches and mentors staff. Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job requires as an essential function that the majority of the time the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.