LPN - General Pediatrics Office

Location: City of Albany

Department/Unit:

HBD - General Pediatrics

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:$51,755.37 - $77,633.06

Salary Range: $27.00/hr.

- $37.32/hr.
LPN – Full Time  General Pediatrics Office

Work schedule:

Monday – Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm, with Saturday rotation 8:00am - 12:00pm  Albany, NY      We have an exciting opportunity for an LPN to join our General Pediatrics office!
Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, 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.
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* 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
* 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
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* 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 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.

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