LPN - Per Diem, Endocrinology Office

100 Albany Med Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Wellbeing programs

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a per diem position in the Endocrinology Office. The role supports physicians and staff, and requires a valid NYS LPN license and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift. The LPN will perform patient care tasks, record vitals, assist with procedures, and ensure supplies are stocked while complying with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current NYS license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 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.

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 EKG’s and 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.
• Provides sample medication to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

LPN license (NYS)

Job description

Department/Unit: HBD - Community Endo Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00 Salary range: $27/hr. - $37.32/hr. LPN – Per Diem Endocrinology Office Work schedule: Monday – Friday Albany, NY

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 EKG’s and 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
• Provides sample medication to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Current NYS license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• 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

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 Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.