Nursing Jobs in Christiana, DE
To demonstrate knowledge of strict aseptic technique to provide the safest most optimum care to each patient. To assure quality care of patient in the Operating Room. To assist the Surgeon with instrumentation and anticipate his/her needs. To provide care based on needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric and adolescents. Reports To: Supervising Physician QUALIFICATIONS Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current certifications in Basic Life Support Documentation of completion of RNFA education program Three years current RNFA operating room experience required Demonstrated competence as a scrub and circulating nurse Certification in Operating Room Nursing (CNOR) 
$83,200 - $128,960 / year
Department/Unit: HBD - Rheumatology Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $128,960.00 RN - Full Time Rheumatology Office Latham, NY We provide a variety of therapies for patients. Services provided include acute and chronic infusion procedures. Unique opportunity to provide hands on care administering infusions combined with patient care management. Work with highly engaged and skilled staff in a fast-paced Infusion environment. Under the direction of the practice physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP) and the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (RN), the RN may provide direct patient care performing infusion therapy, patient triage (in-person and telephonic), prior-authorization, 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: • Obtains 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 via infusion or other routes, 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 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, Infusion Therapy 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 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. 
