RN- Internal Medicine at St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY

Summary: St. Peter's Health Partners is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate care. They are seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to utilize the nursing process for diagnosing and treating patients, ensuring quality patient care and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:
- Brings patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record
- Review and update medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission
- Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance
- Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission
- Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider
- Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics
- Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office
- Monitors task list and completes tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency
- Educates patients regarding medication, testing procedures and home care techniques
- Ensure proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens
- Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment
- In conjunction with other nursing colleagues, maintains the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet
- Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively
- Performs quality assurance duties as assigned
- Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials
- Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate
- Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- HS Diploma/equivalent required
- Current unencumbered NYS RN license
- Basic Life Support certification
- 6 months previous RN experience
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (new grads accepted)

Required Skills: Nursing, Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Care

Benefits: Strong orientation program, Generous tuition allowance, Career development