LPN - HIV Medicine Office

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

1d • $54,690 - $82,035 • Onsite

About The Position

The Albany Medical College Division of HIV Medicine (DHIVM) offers comprehensive HIV services including primary medical care, medical case management, medication adherence, peer services, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling and psychiatric services, nutrition services, gynecological services, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C management/ treatment, referral to clinical trials, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and HIV counseling and testing. This is a dynamic, quality focused, team-based department. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a patient care setting
• 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.

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

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED