Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Allergy Clinic

About the position

We're looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will support providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct care to patients with maximum attention to the comfort and satisfaction needs of patients.
• Delivers care reflecting knowledge of nursing skills and therapeutic nursing measures related to musculoskeletal function, respiratory and cardiovascular function, bowel and bladder function, nutritional maintenance, specimen testing, comfort, and safety measures.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes in patient's condition to the MD/FNP. Recognizes and reports abnormal results.
• Provides for patient safety through preventive measures (e.g. two patient identifies, fall prevention).
• Follows instructions accurately, organizes multiple tasks and establishes day to day priorities.
• Responds appropriately and professionally to patient/family requests. Reports concerns and complaints to office manager/MD.
• Prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.

Requirements

• NYS LPN License required.
• One year experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, co-workers and medical staff.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources.
• Basic computer skills.
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System.