LPN - Cardiology Office

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LPN – Full Time Cardiology Office - Albany, NY Work schedule: Monday – Friday Our Cardiology outpatient practice located in Albany, NY is seeking an LPN with excellent attention to detail and clinical reasoning skills to join our dedicated team of healthcare providers! The Cardiology department has approximately 20 providers, of which 4-6 providers see patients during any given clinic. The role of the LPN in Cardiology is to provide patient care and support providers for patient visits in the clinic. 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. - 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

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

What This Job Offers

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