LPN - Neurosurgery Office

About the role

The LPN position is part of the Neurosurgery outpatient practice located in Albany, NY. The department provides a wide range of neurological services across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records 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
• Performs 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 or equivalent is required
• Current 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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Clinical reasoning skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$27/hr. - $39.44/hr.

Schedule

Monday – Friday