LPN - General Surgery Office

Department/Unit:

HBD - General Surgery

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$54,690.00 - $82,035.00

Salary range: $27/hr. - $37.32/hr.

• LPN – Full Time
• General Surgery Office – Albany, NY
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time LPN to join our General Surgery, Trauma and Transplant practice team of healthcare providers! 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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 such as, but not limited to; urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes, with verified training and competency documentation.

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

This position requires floating within the Department of Surgery, including assignment to off-site locations as operational needs require.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. - 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.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required

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

• •Extreme cold - Rarely
• •Extreme heat - Rarely
• •Humidity - Rarely
• •Wet - Rarely
• •Noise - Constantly
• •Hazards - Frequently
• •Temperature Change - Rarely
• •Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• •Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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.