LPN - Nephrology / Infectious Disease Office

Department / Unit : HBD - Medicine Renal

Work Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range :

$46,220.72 - $64,709.01

Salary range : $27.00 / hr. - $37.32 / hr.

LPN – Full Time

Nephrology & Hypertension Office

Location : South Clinical Campus, Albany NY

Work schedule : Monday – Friday 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

We are seeking an LPN to join our outpatient practice that sees patients for the divisions of Nephrology, Infectious Disease, and Student Health Services located at the South Clinical Campus of Albany Med.

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

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

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.