LPN - Pediatric Surgery, Outpatient Office

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Department/Unit:HBD - Pediatric SurgeryWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary range: $24/hr. - $28.76/hr.

LPN - Full Time
Pediatric Surgery Office - Albany, NY
Work schedule: Monday - Friday Day shift

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time LPN to join our Pediatric Surgery practice team of healthcare providers! The LPN in this position will have the opportunity to work with the departments of; Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric ENT, Pediatric Cardiothoracic, and Pediatric Plastics.

Under the direction of the Provider, RN, or Nurse supervisor, the LPN will perform direct patient care including obtaining and recording vital signs, collecting current health information, and assisting with in office procedures, as well as, answering EHR tasks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Obtains and accurately records patient's vital signs, utilizing the standardized rooming process
• 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
• Answers own and physician's tasks based on scope of practice
• Preps patient's chart for pertinent clinical information
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked
• Adheres to AMC's regulatory compliance issues
• Position may include travel to other sites within the AMC Faculty Practice sitesMinimum Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current NYS license as a licensed practical nurse
  • 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 settingThank 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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