Department/Unit:

　　Medical/Surgical Hospitalist - E4

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Salary range: $24.50/hr. - $28.76/hr.

　　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.

　　Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

　　Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

　　Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

　　A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

　　Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

　　Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.