LPN - General Surgery Office

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 54,690 - 82,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Support for emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is looking for a Full Time LPN to join the General Surgery Office in Albany, NY. The role involves obtaining and accurately recording patient’s vital signs, and documenting their medical history among other responsibilities. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and be licensed as a Practical Nurse upon hire.

This position requires excellent communication skills and involves working Monday through Friday. The company offers comprehensive health care coverage and various well-being support programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse State Licensure Upon Hire required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records 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 supervision.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to present information and respond to questions

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Department/Unit: HBD – General Surgery
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00 (Hourly: $27.00/hr – $37.32/hr)
Position Type: Full Time LPN
Location: General Surgery Office – Albany, NY
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records 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
• Handles 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. – required
• LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – State Licensure Upon Hire – 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, families, and staff

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking constantly; sitting constantly; lifting rarely; carrying frequently; pushing frequently; pulling occasionally; climbing occasionally; balancing occasionally; stooping occasionally; kneeling frequently; crouching frequently; crawling frequently; reaching occasionally; handling frequently; grasping frequently; feeling frequently; talking constantly; hearing constantly; repetitive motions constantly; eye/hand/foot coordination constantly; working constantly
• Work conditions: extreme cold; extreme heat rarely; humidity rarely; wet rarely; noise rarely; hazards constantly; frequent temperature changes; atmospheric conditions rarely; vibration rarely

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing