LPN - Urology Surgery Office

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Department/Unit:HBD - Surgery UrologyWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary range: $24/hr. - $28.76/hr.
LPN
Urology Surgery Office - Albany, NY
Work schedule: Monday - Friday
Our Urology outpatient practice is seeking a motivated and energetic LPN to join our dedicated team of healthcare providers!
The Division of Urology is one of the busiest practice sites in the Albany Medical Center. There are currently 12 Physicians and 5 Advanced Practice Practitioners in the Practice. We are located in 3 sites which include Clifton Park, Schenectady and our Main Site in Albany at the Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus on Hackett Boulevard. The Practice performs several in-office procedures which many staff seem to enjoy as it keeps them moving and always learning and teaching.
Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice coordinator, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains and accurately record patient's vital signs
• Documents components of patient's history
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing
• Prescription call-backs per scope of practice
• Preps patient's chart for pertinent clinical information
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked
• Occasionally float to one of the 3 locations under the Dept. of Urology, when neede
• Adheres to AMC's regulatory compliance issues
  -Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
  • Previous experience in a patient care setting - preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written 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.
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required
    Physical Demands
    • Standing - Constantly
    • Walking - Constantly
    • Sitting - Rarely
    • Lifting - Frequently
    • Carrying - Frequently
    • Pushing - Occasionally
    • Pulling - Occasionally
    • Climbing - Occasionally
    • Balancing - Occasionally
    • Stooping - Frequently
    • Kneeling - Frequently
    • Crouching - Frequently
    • Crawling - Occasionally
    • Reaching - Frequently
    • Handling - Frequently
    • Grasping - Frequently
    • Feeling - Constantly
    • Talking - Constantly
    • Hearing - Constantly
    • Repetitive Motions - Constantly
    • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
      Working Conditions
      • Extreme cold - Rarely
      • Extreme heat - Rarely
      • Humidity - Rarely
      • Wet - Rarely
      • Noise - Constantly
      • Hazards - Frequently
      • Temperature Change - Rarely
      • Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
      • Vibration - Rarely
        Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
        Albany Medical Center 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.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.

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