LPN Hospital III- Preadmission Services- Day
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Chatham
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Department/Unit:Pre-Admission ServicesWork Shift:Day (United
States of America)Salary range: $27.50/hr. - $34.85/hr.
LPN Hospital III- Day Shift
Preadmission Services
Albany, NY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care
under the direction and supervision of provider, registered nurse,
or clinical care coordinator as prescribed by the New York State
Practice Act. The LPN provides patient information to the health
care team that influences the planning, provision, and evaluation
of patient care. LPNs provide compassionate care that is respectful
of each patient's needs, values and wishes. Under the direction of
the RN or LIP, the LPN administers medications and vaccinations,
observes, measures, records, and reports clinical data relating to
a patient's health status. LPNs perform a variety of clinical
procedures, such as urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning,
and sterile dressing changes with verified training and competency
documentation. LPNs provide emotional support and educational
material to patients and their families. LPNs are responsible to
supervise care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel, such as
medical assistants, patient care associates and patient care
technicians. LPNs may start an IV and administer blood products
with recommendation of their manager and additional specialized
training.
No LPN, including LPN III, can assess central lines or response to
medications and may not titrate medications.
This position is in Preadmission Testing where you will obtain
vital signs, height & weight, EKGs and blood draws in preparation
for surgery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical!
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 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.
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