Nursing Jobs in Climax, NY
$88,192 - $136,697.60 / year
Department/Unit: VIR Nursing Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 If you are looking for an RN position in the VIR, this could be your opportunity! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit (VIR). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients. Phase 1 anesthesia recovery of pediatric and adult patients. Use of and accessing central venous devices. Experience Requirements: Peri-procedural nursing care of outpatients and inpatients needing Interventional Radiology procedures. Administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients. Phase 1 anesthesia of pediatric and adult patients Use of and assessing central venous devises Desired Skills/Abilities: Critical Care experience with ACLS and/or PALS Pediatric experience preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred. Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. 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. 
$88,192 - $136,697.60 / year
Department/Unit: Emergency Department Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Albany, NY The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. • Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. • Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. • Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. • Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. • Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. • Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications: • Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred • Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license • Obtains and maintains certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC • Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department, preferably in a large academic, Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center • Ability to improve job performance through continuing education • Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement The Emergency Department (ED) is a Level I Trauma Center and serves as a regional referral center for a wide variety of patients requiring acute care. Patients of all ages are seen 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. There is a total of 45 rooms in the ED, which includes 5 barco-lounger spaces for lower acuity patients. The Emergency Department is divided into five major zones: Major trauma and critical care, Resuscitation and minor care, Pediatrics, Acute care, and Rapid Care. There are two distinct waiting areas, one for pediatric patients and their families, and the other for all other visitors. There are 7 negative flow rooms, one of which is also an isolation room. Clinical and clerical workstations, nutrition areas, and supply and pharmaceutical dispensing machines are centrally located in each zone. A dedicated radiology suite, including 2 CTs, a DECONTAMINATION suite with a separate entrance, as well as a satellite lab are also located within the Emergency Department. In 2017, it is anticipated that Albany Medical Center will open a Level II Pediatric Emergency Department with 15 exam/treatment areas, 2 trauma resuscitation rooms, and a pediatric observation unit. Each ambulatory patient is initially evaluated at the triage. Patients arriving via EMS are directed to the appropriate patient care room by the flow facilitator during peak hours. Acute psychiatric services are referred to the Psychiatric Crisis Unit at the Capital District Psychiatric Center. Acute burn patients may be transferred to a regional burn center after stabilization. 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. $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. 
$88,192 - $136,697.60 / year
Department/Unit: VIR Nursing Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 If you are looking for an RN position in the VIR, this could be your opportunity! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit (VIR). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients. Phase 1 anesthesia recovery of pediatric and adult patients. Use of and accessing central venous devices. Experience Requirements: Peri-procedural nursing care of outpatients and inpatients needing Interventional Radiology procedures. Administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients. Phase 1 anesthesia of pediatric and adult patients Use of and assessing central venous devises Desired Skills/Abilities: Critical Care experience with ACLS and/or PALS Pediatric experience preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred. Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. 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. $84,783 - $131,414 / year
Department/Unit: Care Management/Social Work Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $84,783.00 - $131,414.00 Under direction of the Manager of Utilization Management, the Utilization Management Specialist is responsible for the coordination, processing and tracking of all potential utilization concerns from the third party payors for Albany Medical Center; and to do other related work as required. This individual will act as a liaison with all payors and review agents, providing required acuity information regarding patients and issuing notice of non-coverage as appropriate. This position is also responsible for the processing of adverse determinations received from third party payors, coordinating with Patient Financials Services, Admitting/Access Operations, attending physicians, Medical Director and AMC Case Managers and R1 Physician advisory services. Requirements: Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-related field is required. Registered nurse with a New York State current license A minimum of 5 years clinical experience in acute care setting with at least two years in case or utilization management. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents. Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills. Experience with Milliman MCG, InterQual criteria, and knowledge of IPRO and retrospective review process. Ability to work independently and demonstrate organizational and time management skills. Computer literacy and familiarity with basic office equipment and software. Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities , including but not limited to: Mission, Core Values and Service Excellence: Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in performance and quality improvement activities and works toward enhancing customer/patient satisfaction. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping customers/patients/colleagues informed about progress, delays and changes. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers assistance. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, colleagues by following established procedures and protocols, which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances. Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating and responding to unique, spiritual, personal and cultural backgrounds of patients, families and colleagues. Strategic and Operational Planning Supports the Manager in planning, organizing, directing of the Utilization Management services of AMC; and to do other related work as required. Participates in the development of departmental goals and develops plans to achieve those goals. Planning and Program Development Act as contact person for payors regarding utilization issues, i.e., carve outs, denials, downgrading and potential utilization concerns, providing required communication regarding patient acuity. Coordination of appeal of adverse determination, working with Service Case manager, Attending physician, Case manager, Medical Director, R1 Physician advisory services. for concurrent resolution of issue, prevention of retrospective denial and delay in payment for the institution. Maintain all correspondence and provide follow up with third party payors, commercial insurers, and IPRO. In conjunction with the service Case Manager, issue HINN notice and reinstatement to patients when indicated with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and diplomacy. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of utilization criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. Delegates and coordinates the work of Utilization Review ASA support staff. Tracks denials and develops action plans to decrease bad debt. Maintain database of utilization issues and identify trends in payor activity through generation of statistical reports. Complete end of month reports. Educational Leadership Working knowledge of how to research changes in CMS and payor regulations and project impact of these changes on AMC and communicate this information. Demonstrates proper use of MCG and documentation requirements through case review and inter-rate reliability studies. Attends all mandatory hospital in-service education. Ability to analyze data and identify trends and project expected response to changes in health care reimbursement system. Hospital-wide Leadership Models AMC cares standards Demonstrates wiliness to participate in hospital wide initiatives. Patient Safety Assists in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring processes in relations to those standards. Maintains complete confidentiality of patient information, in addition to hospital and individual physician practice pattern data. Provides information and in services as necessary to physicians and ancillary staff. Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. 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. $88,192 - $136,697.60 / year
Department/Unit: Short Stay Surgical Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $88,192.00 - $136,697.60 Clinical Nurse Job Description Summary The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Job Description • Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. • Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. • Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. • Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. • Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. • Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. • Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications • Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred • Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license • Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) • Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care • Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills • Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. Clinical Nurse Job Description Summary The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Job Description Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. 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.