Lpn - endocrinology office

Department / Unit : HBD - Community Endo

Work Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range :

$41,136.28 - $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 patients vital signs

Documents components of patients 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 EKGs and diagnostic CLIA waived testing

Prescription call-backs per scope of practice

Preps patients 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 AMCs 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.