Albany Medical Center

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.. Our general surgeons work together to evaluate, treat and manage diseases or injuries that require elective or immediate surgery.. 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.. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.

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Department/Unit: HBD - General Surgery Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary range: $24.50/hr. - $28.76/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. Our surgeons at Albany Med are experts in their field and provide patients with comprehensive, compassionate pre- and post-operative care. Our general surgeons work together to evaluate, treat and manage diseases or injuries that require elective or immediate surgery. From complex to routine surgeries, our surgeons strive to make a difference in our patients’ lives. 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 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 Minimum 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 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.

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