LPN - Endocrinology Office - Decatur - Albany Medical Center

Description

Department/Unit:
HBD - Community Endo


Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)


Salary Range:
$41, $57,590.79

LPN – Full Time

Endocrinology Office – Albany, NY


Work schedule:
Monday – Friday

Our Endocrinology Division is seeking a dynamic LPN to join our energetic, fast-paced work environment. We strive to work together as a team to deliver exceptional patient care

Under the direction of the provider or Nurse Supervisor, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
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 EKG's and 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
Provides sample medication to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
Adheres to AMC's regulatory compliance issues
Other responsibilities as assigned by management


Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent is required
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

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.