LPN - Neurosurgery Office

Albany Med; United States; Sur place; USD 54 690 - 82 035; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent health care coverage with no copay

Support services for emotional and physical wellbeing

Résumé du poste

100 Albany Med Health System is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Neurosurgery team in Albany, NY. This position focuses on patient care, requiring an NYS Registration as an LPN and BLS certification. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history, and assisting in procedures.

The role offers excellent healthcare benefits and a supportive work environment. Candidates with experience in patient care are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is essential.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Records patients' vital signs accurately.
• Documents patient history components.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff.
• Participates in procedures under supervision.
• Performs diagnostic testing and venipuncture.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Clinical reasoning skills

Excellent communication skills

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Current NYS Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

Department/Unit: HBD - NSR - Neurosurgery

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00 ($27.00 – $39.44 per hour)

Location: Neurosurgery Office – Albany, NY; main campus in Albany and Saratoga. Services area includes Latham, Clifton Park, Delmar, Saratoga, Valatie, and Catskill.

Work schedule: Monday – Friday

Our Neurosurgery outpatient practice located in Albany, NY is seeking an LPN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our dedicated team of healthcare providers. The Department of Neurosurgery comprises world‑class neurosurgeons providing increasingly diverse and complex surgical care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, ensuring that Albany Medical Center offers the most advanced neurosurgical services available in the region.

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
• 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 regulatory compliance issues

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Current NYS Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 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

Employee 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

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.