Nursing Jobs in Delaware Avenue, NY

Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN-Pediatrics

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN - Full Time-Albany, NY- Pediatric Family Health Center If you are looking for an LPN position in a provider office, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 326 S Pearl St Albany, NY. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30pm What you will do: The LPN administers nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional. Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected duties within the framework of the established nursing plan of care. Complies with established nursing policies, procedures and standards to provide safe, quality care to patients. Responsibilities: Consistently takes accurate vital signs. Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor. Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately. Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care. Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines. Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities. Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care. Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care. Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care. Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age-related requirements. Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching. Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders. Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments. Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments. What you will need: A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing. High School diploma / GED required Must be able to lift 20 lbs. Pay Range: $23.85-$29.95 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Utilization Review Nurse

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY

$77,075 - $119,466 / year

Department/Unit: Care Management/Social Work Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $77,075.00 - $119,466.00 Responsible for Utilization Management, Quality Screening and Delay Management for assigned patients. • Completes Utilization Management and Quality Screening for assigned patients. • Applies MCG criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on Departmental standards. • While performing utilization review identifies areas for clinical documentation improvement and contacts appropriate department. • Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures. • Monitors LOS and ancillary resource use on an ongoing basis. Takes actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas. • Refers cases and issues to Medical Director and Triad Team in compliance with Department procedures and follows up as indicated. • Communicates covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients. • Discusses payor criteria and issues and a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payors as needed. • Uses quality screens to identify potential issues and forwards information to the Quality Department. • Demonstrates proper use of MCG and documentation requirements through case review and inter-rater reliability studies. • Facilitates removal of delays and documents delays when they exist. Reports internal and external delays to the Triad Team. • Collaborates with the health care team and appropriate department in the management of care across the continuum of care by assuring communication with Triad Team and health care team. Minimum Qualifications: • Registered nurse with a New York State current license. • Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. • Minimum of three years clinical experience in an assigned service. • Recent experience in case management, utilization management and/or discharge planning/home care in a high volume, acute care hospital preferred. PRI and • Case Management certification preferred. • Assertive and creative in problem solving, critical thinking skills, systems planning and patient care management. • Self-directed with the ability to adapt in a changing environment. • Basic knowledge of computer systems with skills applicable to utilization review process. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Working knowledge of MCG criteria and ability to implement and utilize. • Understanding of Inpatient versus Outpatient surgery and ICD10-Coding (preferred) and Observation status qualifications. • Ability to work independently and demonstrate organizational and time management skills. • Strong analytic, data management and PC skills. • Working knowledge of Medicare regulatory requirements, Managed Care Plans 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.