LPN - Outpatient Clinic, General Pediatrics

RemoteWorker US; Feura Bush (NY); On-site; USD 46,220 - 64,709; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a pediatrics department. This role involves taking vital signs, assisting with patient procedures, and maintaining inventory. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be licensed upon hire, with previous patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient's vital signs.
• Documents components of patient's history.
• Participates in in-office procedures under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Department/Unit:

HBD - General Pediatrics

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,220.72 - $64,709.01Under 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

Salary range: $24.50/hr. - $28.76/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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 - 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

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.