Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology

ChenMed

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cardiology specailist, market float is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly. The duties of Cardiology specialist float vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In addition to administrative duties, Licensed Practical Nurses perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts. The Cardiology market float supports our Physician-lead Care Teams that are focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing required
Current, active LPN license to practice in state of employment required
If required by employment State’s Board of Nursing, IV Therapy Certification required
CPR certification for Healthcare Providers required
A minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN required
Spoken and written fluency in English

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years overall clinical experience is preferred
Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
EMR system experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions.
Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy.
Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices.
Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.