LPN - ENT Practice

100 Albany Med Health System; Vallonia Springs (NY); On-site; USD 49,763 - 69,668; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Otolaryngology (ENT) department on a day shift. The role involves patient care, vital signs, charting, and assisting in-office procedures.

Qualifying candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and an active LPN license at hire; strong communication skills are essential to interact with physicians, patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• LPN license required upon hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record patient’s vital signs accurately.
• Document components of patient history.
• Communicate with patients, visitors and staff.
• Assist in-office procedures under supervision of a licensed provider.
• Perform diagnostic CLIA waived testing.
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing.
• Handle prescription call-backs per scope of practice.
• Prepare patient charts with pertinent clinical information.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and keep exam rooms stocked.
• Adhere to Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department/Unit: Otolaryngology (ENT)

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $49,763.00 - $69,668.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs
• Document components of patient’s history
• Communicate in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participate in in‑office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Perform diagnostic CLIA waived testing
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing
• Handle prescription call‑backs per scope of practice
• Prepare patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information
• Maintain inventory of supplies and keep patient examination rooms stocked
• Adhere to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. – required
• Previous experience in a patient‑care setting – preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, 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

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold – Rarely
• Extreme heat – Rarely
• Humidity – Rarely
• Wet – Rarely
• Noise – Constantly
• Hazards – Frequently
• Temperature change – Rarely
• Atmospheric conditions – Rarely
• Vibration – Rarely

Albany Medical Center 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 “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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.