Department/Unit:
HBD - Aids Program
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$54,690.00 - $82,035.00
LPN - Full Time
HIV Medicine Office
Work schedule: Monday - Friday
Albany, NY
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 Albany Medical College Division of HIV Medicine (DHIVM) offers comprehensive HIV services including primary medical care, medical case management, medication adherence, peer services, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling and psychiatric services, nutrition services, gynecological services, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C management/ treatment, referral to clinical trials, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and HIV counseling and testing. This is a dynamic, quality focused, team-based department.
Essential Duties and 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
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
Working Conditions
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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.