LPN - ENT Surgery Office

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Albany Med Health System is seeking an LPN for the Otolaryngology department on a day shift in Albany, NY. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of physicians and clinic leadership, with duties spanning vital signs, history documentation, and assistance in in-office procedures.

Qualified candidates will hold an NYS LPN license and a high school diploma or GED; prior patient care experience is preferred. This full-time position offers stability in a dynamic ENT setting.

Qualifications

• LPN license in NYS is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff and patients.

Responsabilités

• Obtains and accurately records patient vital signs.
• Documents components of patient history.
• Communicates with patients, visitors and staff in a professional manner.
• Assists in in-office procedures under supervision.
• Performs CLIA-waived diagnostic testing.
• Performs venipuncture for lab testing.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

History taking

Vital signs

Formation

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

NYS LPN license

Description du poste

Department/Unit: HBD - Otolaryngology

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00

LPN - Full Time

ENT Surgery Office

Albany, NY

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
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues
• Floating to other clinic sites for proper coverage

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. is required
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse NYS license required
• Previous experience in a patient care setting is 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.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

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 “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.