LPN Specialty Clinic Coordinator

Department / Unit :

HBD - Peds Counseling & Behavioral Health

Work Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range :

47,921.64 - $71,882.46

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as the primary contact and coordinator of referrals for pediatric specialty patients seen at outside facilities. The LPN coordinates scheduling and care needs of patients needing outpatient specialty physician services. The LPN Specialty Coordinator anticipates the outpatient visit needs of a patient and assures appropriate equipment and supply availability for specialty providers for their patient visits. The LPN may also assist with clinical support of office visits, including but not limited to : patient rooming, chart updating, outside correspondence population, procedural support, both outside and within AMC facilities. At the direction of their supervisor, the LPN may travel to the outside facilities for provider support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs

Documents components of patient’s history P a r t i ci p at e s in the c o ll e cti o n o f h o listic as s es s m e n t d a t a f r o m m u lti p le s o u r c e s, und e r the di r e c ti o n o f the reg i s t e red p r o f e ssi o n al n u rse o r l i censed i nd epen d e n t p ract i ti o n er

C o lla bo rates wi t h the h ealth ca r e t e a m t o i n c o r p o ra t e asse s s m ent d ata i n t o d e v el o p m e n t a n d re v is i o n o f t h e pl a n o f ca r e.

D e m o n stra t es a cari n g a n d e m p ath i c a pp r o ach to t h e sa f e, thera p eut i c, a n d i nd ivid u al iz ed care o f e ach clie n t.

Ass i sts in the c oo r d i n at i o n a n d i m p le m entat i o n o f an i nd ivid u al iz ed p lan o f care f o r clie n ts a n d sig n if i ca n t su p p o rt p e rs o n ( s).

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

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

M u st h o ld a n d m ai n tain a N YS R e g istr a ti o n a s a L ice n sed P r a ctical N u r s e.

Obtai n s and m ai n tai n s c er t if i cati o n in B asic L ife S uppo rt (B L S).

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.

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.

Salary : $47,922 - $71,882