LPN - Pediatric Specialties Albany

LPN Opportunity in Pediatric Gastroenterology

The Pediatric Specialties within Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital is looking for a dynamic LPN to join our energetic, fast paced work environment. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow with the leader in healthcare
- Albany Medical Center. In addition there are opportunities to support providers and provide care at our off-site satellite clinic in Kingston. 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

• Obtain 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

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

• Noise
  - Constantly
• Hazards
  - Frequently

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.