LPN – Pediatrics Specialty Clinic Coordinator Position Available In Columbia, New York

Job Description:

Department/Unit:

HBD•

Peds Counseling & Behavioral Health WorkShift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$47,921.64

• $71,882.46 Salary range: $27.00/hr.
• $37.32/hr. LPN
• PediatricsSpecialty Clinic Coordinator Pediatrics Department Albany, NY TheLPN coordinates scheduling and care needs of patients needingoutpatient specialty physician services.

The LPN SpecialtyCoordinator anticipates the outpatient visit needs of a patient andassures appropriate equipment and supply availability for specialtyproviders for their patient visits. The LPN may also assist withclinical support of office visits, including but not limited to:patient rooming, chart updating, outside correspondence population,procedural support, both outside and within AMC facilities. At thedirection of their supervisor, the LPN may travel to the outsidefacilities for provider support Under the direction of theattending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice coordinator, the LPNwill provide direct patient care and assist in the followingclinical functions to all providers. The Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) serves as the primary contact and coordinator of referralsfor pediatric specialty patients seen at outside facilities. .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtains and accuratelyrecord patient’s vital signs Documents components of patient’shistory P a r t i ci p at e s in the c o ll e cti o n o f h olistic as s es s m e n t d a t a f r o m m u lti p le s o u r c es, und e r the di r e c ti o n o f the reg i s t e red p r o f essi o n al n u rse o r l i censed i nd epen d e n t p ract i ti o ner C o lla bo rates wi t h the h ealth ca r e t e a m t o i n c o rp o ra t e asse s s m ent d ata i n t o d e v el o p m e n t a n dre v is i o n o f t h e pl a n o f ca r e. D e m o n stra t es acari n g a n d e m p ath i c a pp r o ach to t h e sa f e, thera peut i c, a n d i nd ivid u al iz ed care o f e ach clie n t. Ass ists in the c oo r d i n at i o n a n d i m p le m entat i o n o fan i nd ivid u al iz ed p lan o f care f o r clie n ts a n d sig nif i ca n t su p p o rt p e rs o n ( s). Communicates in an openand appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staffParticipates in in-office procedures under the direction andsupervision of a licensed healthcare provider Preps patient’s chartfor pertinent clinical information Maintains inventory of supplies,and keeps patient examination rooms stocked Adheres to AMC’sregulatory compliance issues

Qualifications:

High SchoolDiploma/G.E.D.

• required M u st h o ld a n d m ai n tain a N YS Re g istr a ti o n a s a L ice n sed P r a ctical N u r s e. Obtai ns and m ai n tai n s c er t if i cati o n in B asic L ife S uppo rt(B L S). Previous experience in a patient care setting
• preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability toeffectively present information and respond to questions fromphysicians, patients and their family members or other employeeswithin the work setting. Physical Demands Standing
• ConstantlyWalking
• Constantly Sitting
• Rarely Lifting
• Frequently Carrying
• Frequently Pushing
• Occasionally Pulling
• Occasionally Climbing
• Occasionally Balancing
• Occasionally Stooping
• FrequentlyKneeling
• Frequently Crouching
• Frequently Crawling
• Occasionally Reaching
• Frequently Handling
• Frequently Grasping
• Frequently Feeling
• Constantly Talking
• Constantly Hearing
• Constantly Repetitive Motions
• Constantly Eye/Hand/FootCoordination
• Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold
• RarelyExtreme heat
• Rarely Humidity
• Rarely Wet
• Rarely Noise
• Constantly Hazards
• Frequently Temperature Change
• RarelyAtmospheric Conditions
• Rarely Vibration
• Rarely Thank you foryour interest in Albany Medical Center!

? Albany Medical is an equalopportunity employer. This role may require access to informationconsidered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients,affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAAProtected Health Information and other information regulated byFederal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expectedto 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 ofinformation needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonableefforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards,shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protectedfrom unauthorized access and modification.