LPN - Vascular Surgery Office, Glens Falls

LPN - Vascular Surgery Office, Glens Falls at Albany Medical Center summary: The LPN in the Vascular Surgery Office provides direct patient care and clinical support under the supervision of physicians and nurses. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, performing diagnostic tests, assisting in office procedures, managing patient records, and maintaining clinical supplies. The role requires state licensure, excellent communication skills, and may involve travel to regional clinics. Department/Unit: Vascular GF/Saratoga Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06Salary range: $27.00/hr. - $37.32/hr. LPN – Full Time Vascular Surgery Office Work schedule: Monday – Friday Glens Falls, NY We are seeking an LPN to join our Vascular Surgery Clinic office located in Glens Falls, NY The LPN will provide nursing support to all providers within the Practice. This is demonstrated by collaboratively working with the health-care team by providing patient information that impacts the planning, directing, providing and evaluating patient care. The LPN will serve as a direct care nurse. 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. Possible Travel to other Vascular Clinics throughout Capital Region. 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 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 Prefer wound care experience but not 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 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. Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, vascular surgery, patient care, venipuncture, diagnostic testing, clinical support, medical office, healthcare, nursing