LPN - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Office

Albany Med; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 54,690 - 82,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Wide array of services and programs for wellbeing

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System in Town of Colonie is seeking a motivated and energetic Full-time LPN to join the team in an internal medicine, pediatrics, and sports medicine office.

The role involves obtaining patient vitals, documenting histories, and assisting in procedures under supervision. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and be a licensed LPN. The salary range is $54,690.00 - $82,035.00. Excellent health care coverage and various support programs are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

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.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively present information

Previous experience in a patient care setting

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire

Job description

Department/Unit: HBD - Latham Med Ped | Shift: Day | Location: Latham, NY | Salary: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00 | Position: Full‑time LPN – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine office. Our office is seeking a motivated and energetic LPN to join our team of healthcare providers.

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 effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, and their family members or other employees within the work setting.

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.

Employment Practices

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Privacy and Information Security

This role may require accessing 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.

Benefits

We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• 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.