LPN - Adult Otolaryngology

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full Time

Department/Unit: HBD – Otolaryngology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $59,066.00 – $88,599.00

Location:

ENT Office – Albany, NY

Work schedule:

Monday – Friday

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.

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs, through the rooming process
• 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
• Prescription call‑backs per scope of practice
• Answers own and physician’s tasks based on 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
• Floating periodically to other sites required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.