LPN - General Pediatrics Office

Department/Unit:

HBD
- General Pediatrics

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$54,690.00 - $82,035.00

LPN I
- Full Time

General Pediatrics Office – Albany, NY

Work schedule:

Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm with Saturday rotation 8am-12pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an LPN to join our outpatient practice nursing team! This is a great opportunity for a new grad LPN or experienced LPN to learn and grow with the leader in healthcare
- Albany Medical Center!

Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, and Nurse Supervisor, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers.

• 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

• Performs prior authorizations and assists patients with access to care

• 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 effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.

• 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

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.