LPN - General Surgery Office

Department/Unit:HBD - General SurgeryWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$51,755.37 - $77,633.06Salary range: $27/hr. - $37.32/hr. LPN – Full Time General Surgery Office – Albany, NY Work schedule: Monday – Friday We have an exciting opportunity for a full time LPN to join our General Surgery, Trauma and Transplant practice team of healthcare providers! This is a fast-paced clinic that strives to provide exceptional care for our patients. Under 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.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Obtains 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 such as, but not limited to; urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes, with verified training and competency documentation.* 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’s regulatory compliance issues* This position requires floating within the Department of Surgery, including assignment to off-site locations as operational needs require.**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 - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.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.Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer 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 Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. , along with , , , and the , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Medical College