RN - Lead Program Coordinator (albanymed)

Job Description

Department/Unit:

HBD - General Pediatrics

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$60,028.00 - $99,023.00

Registered Nurse (RN)
General Pediatrics
Albany, NY


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 regarding elevated blood Lead levels and care. Work with NYS Counties, Hospital Providers, PCP Providers, Parents, and Department of Health Coordinators to coordinate care both in clinic and outpatient. Report to Syracuse Regional Lead Resource Center as well as provide quarterly and annual reports. Able to work effectively within a team of multi-specialty professionals as well as independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• 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

• Collaborates with the medical team to create a Plan of Care for the patients

• 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 knowledge base on current practices

• Proactively monitor patients' clinical process through /patient care standards and evidence-based guidelines to ensure timely, appropriate interventions that achieve optimal patient outcomes

• Provides education to patients related to their Lead levels and Lead health and wellness

• Coordination of care of Lead poisoned children with programs overseeing Provider

• Coordination of care of Lead poisoned children between NYS Northeast Counties via NYSCHECK

• Coordinate care of Lead poisoned children with The Department of Health

• Tracks patients Lead levels, follow-ups and continued care

• Demonstrates experience in the referral process and use of community resources

• Plans and performs Community Outreach Programs to provide community education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is preferred

• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience-pediatrics preferred

• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required

• Current CPR certification required

• 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

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.