Job Description

Job Description

Department/Unit:

HBD - Peds Counseling & Behavioral Health

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$47,921.64 - $71,882.46

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. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as the primary contact and coordinator of referrals for pediatric specialty patients seen at outside facilities. The LPN coordinates scheduling and care needs of patients needing outpatient specialty physician services. The LPN Specialty Coordinator anticipates the outpatient visit needs of a patient and assures appropriate equipment and supply availability for specialty providers for their patient visits. The LPN may also assist with clinical 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 the direction of their supervisor, the LPN may travel to the outside facilities for provider support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs
• Documents components of patient’s history Participates in the collection of holistic assessment data from multiple sources, under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed independent practitioner
• Collaborates with the health care team to incorporate assessment data into development and revision of the plan of care.

• Demonstrates a caring and empathic approach to the safe, therapeutic, and individualized care of each client.

• Assists in the coordination and implementation of an individualized plan of care for clients and significant support person(s).

• 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
• 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
• Must hold and maintain a NYS Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 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.

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 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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work,

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