Clinic LPN-Cardiology

WVU Medicine•Parkersburg, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing support to physicians and direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient cardiology setting. Serves as a primary medical contact for screening patients. Works with providers, registered nurses, office assistants, and physicians to support patient care and clinic visits. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week in a standard clinical environment with a very high patient volume and frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals.

Requirements

Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Meet the physical demands of daily heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting, using applicable standards of care and practice.
Safely administer ordered intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications.
Consult with a provider or registered nurse for guidance and obtain instruction and supervision when implementing nursing techniques or practices, as necessary.
Perform designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
Observe, record, and promptly report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the provider.
Assist providers and the registered nurse with examinations and procedures as assigned.
Use available supplies cost-effectively to help contain patient costs.
Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit, helping ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
Obtain medical information; measure height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs; screen for the chief complaint and pertinent health data; record and communicate the information to the physician.
Work with the office assistant and physician to facilitate clinic visits, ensure patient charts are available, escort patients to and from exam rooms, and assist with scheduling when necessary.