Per Diem LPN – Float Pool Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description

Department/Unit:

Practice Nursing Operations

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,220.72

• $64,709.

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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
Obtain 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
  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 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. About Albany Medical Center