LPN - Per Diem, Outpatient Practice Float Pool
About The Position
LPN - Per Diem Outpatient Practice Float Pool Capital Region 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 include: 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
Requirements
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
- 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
- Reliable transportation required for this position.
- Position requires occasional travel to off-site clinics as far as Kingston and Glens Falls.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a patient care setting - preferred
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
