LPN - General Surgery Office

Department/Unit: HBD – General Surgery

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00 (Hourly: $27.00/hr – $37.32/hr)
Position Type:
Full Time LPN

Location:

General Surgery Office – Albany, NY

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday

• 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
• Handles 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

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. – required
• LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – State Licensure Upon Hire – required
• Previous experience in a patient care setting – preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, families, and staff

• Standing and walking constantly; sitting constantly; lifting rarely; carrying frequently; pushing frequently; pulling occasionally; climbing occasionally; balancing occasionally; stooping occasionally; kneeling frequently; crouching frequently; crawling frequently; reaching occasionally; handling frequently; grasping frequently; feeling frequently; talking constantly; hearing constantly; repetitive motions constantly; eye/hand/foot coordination constantly; working constantly
• Work conditions: extreme cold; extreme heat rarely; humidity rarely; wet rarely; noise rarely; hazards constantly; frequent temperature changes; atmospheric conditions rarely; vibration rarely

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

• 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