Physician Office Nurse - Neurosurgery

Department/Unit: HBD - NSR - Neurosurgery General Work Shift: Registered Nurse – Full Time, Neurosurgery Office, Monday – Friday We are seeking a dynamic RN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our Neurosurgery outpatient practice! 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. Responsibilities 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 procedures related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a physician or APP, and documents results in EHR. 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. Completes continuous/annual education related to clinic specialty to maintain a current knowledge base on best practices.

Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness. Qualifications Associate’s degree from a state‑accredited Registered Nursing program. NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing.

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 families or other employees within the work setting.

Familiarity with computer software. Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Experience with electronic health record preferred.

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr