Ambulatory Clinic LPN - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
About The Position
The Ambulatory Clinic LPN carries out patient care in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse in charge. The role collects patient history, checks vital signs, performs patient assessments, and assists with medical procedures. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required. The posting also describes Cardiac LPN responsibilities: under the supervision of the Fitness Director and clinical direction of the Medical Director of Cardiac Rehab, independently performing patient orientations and assessments in Cardiac Rehab; maintaining patient information; and making appropriate changes to the plan of care to support patients' overall well-being, including exercise and nutrition goals.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, single state, from the Kansas State Board of Nursing, or a work permit from the State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or completion of BLS certification within the first two weeks of employment.
- Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques involved in general nursing services and adapting or modifying nursing practice standards for specific medical cases.
- Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- First Aid certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Collect and assess initial and ongoing data about patients’ health status.
- Initiate and/or revise individualized plans of care that include immediate and long-term outcomes for patients and families and reflect the health care team’s plan.
- Carry out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate expected outcomes.
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions and therapy against expected outcomes.
- Educate patients by explaining procedures and medications, giving understandable instructions, addressing questions and concerns, and verifying informed consent when indicated.
- Document and communicate all required components of patient care.
- Collect patient history, check vital signs, perform patient assessments, and assist with medical procedures.
- For Cardiac Rehab duties described in the posting, perform patient orientations and assessments, maintain patient information, and make appropriate plan-of-care changes related to patients’ exercise, nutrition, and other goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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