RN - Rheumatology Infusion Office, Latham NY

Department/Unit: HBD - Rheumatology Work Shift: 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. This position may require you to float between our Latham and Albany offices. 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 patientu2019s specific care plan and clinic visit. Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: u2022 Obtains and accurately record patientu2019s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provideru2022 Obtains and documents a patientu2019s history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedureu2022Administers medications and treatments to patients in clinic via infusion or other routes, under the direction of a physician or APP.u2022 Participates in in-office procedure, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP and documents results in EHRu2022 Performs review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests and pharmacy renewals; facilitates call-backs to patients as necessaryu2022 Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State and National Quality data metricsu2022 Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MAu2022 Adheres to AMCu2019s regulatory agency and internal compliance policiesu2022 Orientation and education of newly hired staffu2022 Completes continuous/annual education related to Clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practicesu2022 Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness Minimum Qualifications: u2022 Associateu2019s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is requiredu2022 NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is requiredu2022 Current ACLS and CPR certification requiredu2022 Certification in specialty, Infusion Therapy setting preferredu2022 Excellent customer service and communication skillsu2022 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.u2022 Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skillsu2022 Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excelu2022 Experience with electronic health record preferredu2022 Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health Systemu200b 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 u201cneed to knowu201d 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.

Created: 2026-04-04